SABAL PALMETTO PALM - Arecaceae Family
This Sabal Palmetto Palm is the state tree and is also the state symbol for South Carolina.
Can grow up to 65 feet in height, averages 20-40 feet
Pruning: Use a pole trimmer and only remove the brown and yellow fronds(leaves). Prune the stems away from the trunk. Do not remove green fronds. Remove any flowers, seeds or berries from the tree so energy will be conserved for tolerating any green leaf loss during pruning. Pull away any loose boots around the trunk by hand. Do not attempt to cut old trunk boots off with a saw because the trunk can be damaged easily.
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