Sabal Palms

Sabal Palms, also known as palmettos or cabbage palms, are quite common in some parts of the world. It grows in the hardiness zone of 8-10. These palms are drought tolerant and can grow at a height of 50-70 ft. If you are thinking of planting a Sabal palm, then there are three important things that you need to consider. Select the right climate to plant the tree. A right planting site where the tree can grow properly and can reach a height without any obstruction of power lines. Selection of the spot where the tree will get proper sunlight. Apart from these considerations, there are certain other equipment’s that you require while planting the tree which are as follows. Shovel Roofing asphalt or burlap Woods Metal sharps Wooden stakes Brace boards Nails Hand rake Hammer Mulch Now coming to the main part of discussion i.e. how to plant a Sabal Palm? Well, being a beginner you must be thinking that simply like other plants or trees, it needs the same proce...

Sabal Palms!!! What are these? Well, they simply look like large, shrubby weeds, but no these are a cool variety of trees that make themselves quite different from others.What are they exactly? These are cold hardy plants that are usually grown on coastal areas. These trees have gained their popularity because of their edibility and landscaping nature. They are single trunked trees with fronds and are available in various parts of the world like the United States,Cuba and others such as Florida. Most of the species of Sabal Palms almost look the same, but there are some species of Sabal Palms that have their own appearance. Some of them have a trunk whereas other species grow at a height of 80 ft while some of the species have large fan leaves and some have smaller ones offering a compact look. There are various types of Sabal palms that include cabbage palms,palmetto,Carolina palmetto and dwarf palmetto. Sabal palms are considered to be the state tre...

Plants aren’t only vulnerable to cold in the wintertime. Wind flow and drought play their part too! Cold in blend along with wetness is also often a killer; by just considering things through and guarding you can garner amazing results with your palm intelligently. It’s important never to use clear plastic foil or bubble cover to protect the plant in the garden. It’s essential that the plant breathes well; if you cover it up with foil it’ll simply suffocate and rot Protecting your Palm in winter If the temps will drop below the particular level of which you should start safeguarding your palm, you ought to follow this. First cover the leaf crown with garden fleece, if necessary double, cover the trunk with bamboo mats then. Tape the fleece overhang to the bamboo mats. Finally, cover the bottom to about 50cm across the trunk with nice mulch. Don’t over protect! Once a cool snap has exceeded, unwrap the hand as appropriate and allow it breathe. Troubleshooting J...

Do you know what Sabal Palms are? Well, there are many people who have less idea on these trees. Sabal Palms, generally called as cabbage palms, usually grows on a single trunk with a height of 50ft and sometimes 70ft. The crown of the tree comprises of fronds with a diameter of 18ft. Usually, the fronds of these trees are green or yellowish green in colour. Apart from this, there is much other information on Sabal Palms and it includes the following. Foliage growth The fronds of these palms do not have crown shaft. They usually grow directly from the trunk. Beside the trunk, the base of the leaf of these trees remains in a crisscross pattern that usually reaches the ground. On areas where there are no leaf bases, the trunk has an appearance of fibrous brown color and when the tree becomes aged, the area itself becomes smooth and grey. Leaf Base In the shed of the leaf base, usually there is an accumulation of debris and thus forms an area for the growth of ferns. Sabal P...

Are you staying in Carolina or have ever been to Carolina? Then, the word palm tree in Carolina may not be new for you. The name of the palm tree varies from region to region. According to scientists, there are more than one thousand products of palm trees. Apart from this, there are many species of palms that are available on the globe. These trees are quite strong and can withstand harsh weather.  Scientifically, these palms are classified as, Family : Arecaceae Higher classification : Arecales Kingdom : Plantae These trees are quite different from others and as they have many unique features, it makes them special from others. Few important things about palm trees are as follows. There are more than 2500 species of palm trees in the world. They grow in USDA Zone of 8-10. The height of the tallest palm tree is 197 feet tall. They are the best source of wine, which is called palm wine. Apart from this, there are many products that y...

What are palm trees? Does it grow everywhere? Well, these are some of the questions that usually comes to your mind when you first hear about palm trees in Carolina. Well, for an individual who have less idea on palm trees, these are slender, erect trees that usually sustain a hot climate. In the entire globe, there are more than 2700 types of palm trees among which two types of palm trees are quite popular. The important one is the Sabal palm. Apart from this, there are many interesting things about palm trees which are given below. 1. As described above, there are a wide variety of palm trees, but all the palm trees are not trees. Some of them grow in vines and shrubs. Even all the palm trees do not come under Aracaceae family. 2. All the palm trees do not comprise of bark. The inner and outer parts of the palm tree are always the same. 3. These trees usually live longer. For a palm tree, it usually takes more than five years to grow a trunk. Within a time of 15 ...

Originally, the palm tree was found in Africa from where it spreads to other places. These trees are usually available in Africa, Asia, Australia and South America. Now you can find a wide range of palm trees in the world, which plays a key role in the preparation of handicraft items and are used in agriculture. Apart from this, various parts of the tree have immense uses. For topical landscaping, nothing is more beautiful than creating a landscape with palm trees. As discussed, there are various types of palms available; some of them grow at a height of 70 feet or more and others grow at a height of 160–200 ft high. There are many facts on palms that you may not know. Some of them are as follows. The Palm Is a Symbol of Life The Assyrians have a firm faith that the ultimate symbol of life, is a tree that grows beside a stream and as palm trees grow beside streams, they considered this tree to be the symbol of life. Palms are considered to be biblical ...