Sabal palmetto
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Habitat and distribution
Sabal palms are New World plants, this species is found in the Bahamas and Cuba,
Description
Sabal palmetto, the cabbage palm, is a common inhabitant of scrub communities beyond sand dunes, and the state tree of Florida. It is recognized by its tan-gray, unbranched trunk, and large crown with fanlike leaves. S. palmetto grows to a height of 10 – 25 m (32-82 feet), with a stem diameter of approximately 30 – 60 cm (12-24 inches). (sms.si.edu)
A large robust palm with a solitary trunk, that grows to about 50 ft (15.2 m) but may occassionally reach heights of 70 ft (21.3 m). The crown is relatively small being 12-18 ft (3.7-5.5 m) in diameter. Like many palms the crown is typically wider when grown in shade and more compact when grown in full sun. The large leaves have a dull finish and are a medium green, sometimes yellow-green, in color depending on the individual and situation. Each leaf is up to 12 ft (3.7 m) long overall including the spineless petioles (leaf stems) which measure about 5-6 ft (1.5-1.8 m) in length. They are up to 6 ft (1.8 m) in width with drooping leaf segments about 3 ft (0.9 m) long and 2-3 in (5.1-7.6 cm) wide. These segments are split to about half the width of the leaf and typically slough off tan fibers at the edges. Cabbage palm leaves are costapalmate, meaning that the leaflets are arranged on the stem in a pattern that is midway between palmate (leaflets arranged like the fingers on the palm of your hand) and pinnate (feather shaped). (floridata.com) Editing by edric.
S. palmetto grows to a height of 10 – 25 m (32-82 feet), with a stem diameter of approximately 30 – 60 cm (12-24 inches). Leaves may measure up to 3 m (9.8 feet) in length. Fruits are small, measuring approximately 8 mm (1/3 inch) in width. Root systems are deeply penetrating, and may reach depths of 4.6 – 6.1 m (15-20 feet) (Duncan and Duncan 1988). Stem shape is uniform from the ground to the crown. Leaf bases, also known as boots, tend to slough off the tree as they dry, giving the trunk a smooth appearance (Duncan and Duncan 1988; Walker 1990). Leaves are palmate with no spines, and may measure 3 m (9.8 feet) in length, each with a prominent midrib. Flowers are cream colored and droop in clusters from the crown. Fruits are black and fleshy with a single seed (Olson et al. 1974). They may measure 8 mm (1/3 inch) in width. Root systems are short and bulbous, penetrating the soil to depths of 4.6 – 6.1 m (15-20 feet). (Smithsonian Marine Station at Ft. Pierce)
Culture
Optimum growth occurs in humid subtropical to warm temperate climates where average rainfall is 100 – 163 cm (39-64 inches), and average maximum/minimum temperatures range from –4 - 36° C (25-97 ° F). Northern growth is limited by low winter temperatures. (Smithsonian Marine Station at Ft. Pierce)
Preferred soil type for S. palmetto is calcium rich, and neutral to alkaline in nature. Cabbage palms prefer poorly drained soils, and often grow at the edge of freshwater and brackish wetlands. This species tolerates flooding (Alexander 1955).
Seed Germination: Sabal palm seeds are not difficult to germinate, but should be planted when fresh for best germination. With uniform moisture and high temperatures (86°F–95°F), germination can occur in as few as 18 days, with 50% of final germination occurring within 33 days (Carpenter 1987; Sento 1970). Newly emerged seedlings look much like grass, but each succeeding leaf has an additional leaf segment that adds to their width. The slow-growing seedlings can take 15–30 years to develop a visible trunk under natural conditions, but in nurseries this can occur much faster (McPherson and Williams 1996). Initial trunk elongation can be quite rapid under favorable conditions (up to 6 inches per year), but this quickly slows to less than an inch per year as the palm matures (McPherson and Williams 1996). (edis.ifas.ufl.edu)
Comments and Curiosities
This is a tillering palm, it exhibits saxophone style root growth (it has a heel), keep top third of heel above soil elevation!
Stem shape is uniform from the ground to the crown. Leaf bases, also known as boots, tend to slough off the tree as they dry, giving the trunk a smooth appearance (Duncan and Duncan 1988; Walker 1990). Leaves are palmate with no spines, and may measure 3 m (9.8 feet) in length, each with a prominent midrib. Flowers are cream colored and droop in clusters from the crown. Fruits are black and fleshy with a single seed (Olson et al. 1974). They may measure 8 mm (1/3 inch) in width. Root systems are short and bulbous, penetrating the soil to depths of 4.6 – 6.1 m (15-20 feet). (sms.si.edu)
S. palmetto grows to a height of 10 – 25 m (32-82 feet), with a stem diameter of approximately 30 – 60 cm (12-24 inches). Leaves may measure up to 3 m (9.8 feet) in length. Fruits are small, measuring approximately 8 mm (1/3 inch) in width. Root systems are deeply penetrating, and may reach depths of 4.6 – 6.1 m (15-20 feet). (sms.si.edu)
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The sabal palm, or cabbage palm, is native to Florida and coastal regions of North and South Carolina and Georgia, and is the state tree of both South Carolina and Florida. The name "cabbage palm" comes from its edible immature leaves, or "heart," which has a cabbage-like flavor. Sabal palms have curved, costapalmate, fan-shaped leaves with blades 3–4 feet long and petioles 3–6 feet long. When free of nutrient deficiencies, this species has a full, round canopy atop a trunk 10–16 inches in diameter and up to 40 feet in height (Figure 1). Branched inflorescences produced during the late spring months usually extend beyond the leaves in the canopy and contain thousands of tiny, creamy-white, fragrant flowers that attract bees. The palm produces black fruits of about ¼ inch in diameter in late summer (Figure 2). Although the fruits contain little flesh, they are often consumed by raccoons and other animals that disperse the seeds. Sabal palms are considered cold hardy to about 15°F, or about USDA Zone 8b (edis.ifas.ufl.edu) South Carolina designated the sabal palmetto (Inodes Palmetto) as the official state tree in 1939. The palmetto symbolizes the defeat of the British fleet at Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island. The fort was constructed of palmetto logs which were able to absorb the impact of cannon balls. Sabal palmetto (commonly called cabbage palm) is a familiar symbol of South Carolina - in fact it's nickname is The Palmetto State. The sabal palmetto is also featured on the state flag, the great seal, and the U.S. Mint's bicentennial commemorative quarter for South Carolina. (statesymbolsusa.org) Phenology: S. palmetto flowers from April through August, depending upon latitude. S. palmetto is insect pollinated. Fruit develops throughout the fall, and ripens in winter. Birds and small mammals that eat the fruit of this tree aid in seed dispersal. Embryology: Fresh fallen seeds are buoyant, and are salt resistant, they require no pretreatment in order to break dormancy. Germination is hastened by planting seeds in moist sand at 3 ° C (38° F) for 30 days. Optimum planting depth is 1.5 – 3 cm (0.5 – 1 inch) in light soil. Seed survival is reported to be low due to consumption by animals. Wade and Langdon (1990) reported that as little as 9% of 620,000 seeds produced per acre survived frugivory. (Smithsonian Marine Station at Ft. Pierce) It is the state tree of South Carolina and Florida. First year growth consists of the primary root, one fully expanded leaf, and a rhizomatous stem (Wade and Langdon 1990). Salinity: Sabal palmetto is highly tolerant of salt spray, and inundation by brackish water. Seeds of this species are also salt resistant (Wade and Langdon 1990). Physical Tolerances: St. John (1973) listed Sabal palmetto as one of the most insect resistant trees in southern Florida. Cabbage palms are also highly resistant to infection by pathogens (Wade and Langdon 1990). |
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Two headed Sabal palmetto, Palm Bay Fl.
Fruit.
Leaf-bases on trunk.
Photo by Rudolf
Sabal palmetto in habitat, foreground and background.
Near downtown Orlando, FL.
Near downtown Orlando, FL. Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
Just north of downtown Orlando, FL. Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
Kanapaha Gardens, Gainesville, FL. Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"dwarf" Sabal palmetto. "On the St. Francis trail. This trail is in the far southeastern section of the Ocala National Forest on the southwest side of the St. John's River. This is just west of DeLand and about 35 miles NW of Orlando." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"On the St. Francis trail. This trail is in the far southeastern section of the Ocala National Forest on the southwest side of the St. John's River. This is just west of DeLand and about 35 miles NW of Orlando." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"On the St. Francis trail. This trail is in the far southeastern section of the Ocala National Forest on the southwest side of the St. John's River. This is just west of DeLand and about 35 miles NW of Orlando." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"On the St. Francis trail. This trail is in the far southeastern section of the Ocala National Forest on the southwest side of the St. John's River. This is just west of DeLand and about 35 miles NW of Orlando." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"On the St. Francis trail. This trail is in the far southeastern section of the Ocala National Forest on the southwest side of the St. John's River. This is just west of DeLand and about 35 miles NW of Orlando." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"On the St. Francis trail. This trail is in the far southeastern section of the Ocala National Forest on the southwest side of the St. John's River. This is just west of DeLand and about 35 miles NW of Orlando." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"On the St. Francis trail. This trail is in the far southeastern section of the Ocala National Forest on the southwest side of the St. John's River. This is just west of DeLand and about 35 miles NW of Orlando." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"On the St. Francis trail. This trail is in the far southeastern section of the Ocala National Forest on the southwest side of the St. John's River. This is just west of DeLand and about 35 miles NW of Orlando." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"On the St. Francis trail. This trail is in the far southeastern section of the Ocala National Forest on the southwest side of the St. John's River. This is just west of DeLand and about 35 miles NW of Orlando." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"On the St. Francis trail. This trail is in the far southeastern section of the Ocala National Forest on the southwest side of the St. John's River. This is just west of DeLand and about 35 miles NW of Orlando." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"On the St. Francis trail. This trail is in the far southeastern section of the Ocala National Forest on the southwest side of the St. John's River. This is just west of DeLand and about 35 miles NW of Orlando." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"On the St. Francis trail. This trail is in the far southeastern section of the Ocala National Forest on the southwest side of the St. John's River. This is just west of DeLand and about 35 miles NW of Orlando." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"On the St. Francis trail. This trail is in the far southeastern section of the Ocala National Forest on the southwest side of the St. John's River. This is just west of DeLand and about 35 miles NW of Orlando." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"On the St. Francis trail. This trail is in the far southeastern section of the Ocala National Forest on the southwest side of the St. John's River. This is just west of DeLand and about 35 miles NW of Orlando." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"On the St. Francis trail. This trail is in the far southeastern section of the Ocala National Forest on the southwest side of the St. John's River. This is just west of DeLand and about 35 miles NW of Orlando." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"A super dwarf trunking specimen growing in the West View Cemetery in Palatka, FL." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"A serpentine specimen in San Mateo, FL. adjacent to the St. John's River." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"A branched, 2-headed specimen at Ravine State Garden in Palatka, Fl. Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"2 very tall palms in front of an 1880's house in Palatka Florida, in the South Historic District." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
"A very tall specimen in Crescent city in front of another 1880s home. The tree is an old massive Camphor Tree (Cinnamomom camphora). Palatka Florida, in the South Historic District." Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist, Eric S.
The 'Lucky Palm' Sabal palmetto, from Silver Springs FL.
The 'Lucky Palm' Sabal palmetto, from Silver Springs FL.
The 'Lucky Palm' Sabal palmetto, from Silver Springs FL. Photo by Central Floridave
The 'Lucky Palm' Sabal palmetto, from Silver Springs FL. Photo by Central Floridave
The 'Lucky Palm' Sabal palmetto, from Silver Springs FL. Photo by Central Floridave
'Early sixties' 'Lucky Palm' leans over the Springs - Silver Springs, Florida. Photo-State Archives of Florida.
'Late fifties' 'Lucky Palm' leans over the Springs - Silver Springs, Florida. Photo-State Archives of Florida.
Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Florida. Photo by Dr. S. Minter
Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Florida. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker
Miakke National Park, Florida. Photo by Dr. Phillip J. Cribb
Montgomery Foundation, Florida. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker
Busch Gardens, Tampa Florida. Photo by Geoff Stein
Kissimmee Prairie State Park, Okeechobee County, Florida (2010).
Orlando, FL. Photo by Geoff Stein
Orlando, FL. Photo by Geoff Stein
Orlando, FL. Photo by Geoff Stein
Thailand.. Photo by Geoff Stein
South Carolina. Photo by mustangman826/
South Carolina. Photo by mustangman826/
South Carolina. Photo by mustangman826/
South Carolina. Photo by mustangman826/
FT. Desoto Park, southwest of St. Petersburg, FL.
FT. Desoto Park, southwest of St. Petersburg, FL.
FT. Desoto Park, southwest of St. Petersburg, FL.
FT. Desoto Park, southwest of St. Petersburg, FL.
Orlando, FL. Photo by Geoff Stein
Orlando, FL. Photo by Geoff Stein
Sabal Pine at St Marks National Wildlife Refuge in Wakulla County, Florida. Photo by Michael Rivera.
Entrance road to the Sabal Palm Sanctuary in east Brownsville, Texas. Photo by Larry Ditto.
Cumberland Is., Georgia. Photo by Alan Taylor
Sanibel, FL. Photo by Seabreeze
"I believe this is Ganoderma zonatum, the pathogen that causes "butt-rot fungus" in palms. This is one of several basidiocarps on the base of a freshly-dead cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto). The fungus effects the lower portion of the trunks, hence the common name. There is no prevention or cure at this time." North Palm Beach FL. Photo by Bob Peterson
"I believe this is Ganoderma zonatum, the pathogen that causes "butt-rot fungus" in palms. This is one of several basidiocarps on the base of a freshly-dead cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto). The fungus effects the lower portion of the trunks, hence the common name. There is no prevention or cure at this time." North Palm Beach FL. Photo by Bob Peterson
Sabal palmetto var. "Lisa", Savannah, GA. "People at this garden claimed that this was a Sabal causiarum x palmetto anomaly. It is certainly larger than a typical Sabal palmetto, but I still think they are the lisa mutant." Photo by Kyle Wicomb
Boardman, Marion County, FL. Photo by Kyle Wicomb
Boardman, Marion County, FL. Photo by Kyle Wicomb
Boardman, Marion County, FL. Photo by Kyle Wicomb
Boardman, Marion County, FL. Photo by Kyle Wicomb
Boardman, Marion County, FL. Photo by Kyle Wicomb
Boardman, Marion County, FL. Photo by Kyle Wicomb
Gainesville, FL. Photo by Kyle Wicomb
Near the Kissimmee River, at Starvation Slough, in Okeechobee County, FL. Photo by Trish Hartmann
Fort De Soto, Pinellas County, Florida. Photo by Jason Sharp
Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita, Università di Trieste - Progetto Dryades. Italy.
South Carolina. Photo by Kerry Wixted.
"Last week I got an early morning tour of the landscape at Disney's Animal Kingdom. This is in the new 14 acre Pandora section. It is based on the Avatar movie. They have done a spectacular job with the landscaping using many, many unusual and odd plants. They have also added "fake" alien plants and the blend is seamless. The detail of this park is just incredible. In addition to the Caryota obtusa (they planted over 200 of these) which I posted in a separate post, they planted some other nice palms and most aren't the common specimens found here. Bismarckia nobilis, most of these were 25-30ft tall and several were green forms". Sabal palmetto as host trees for Schefflera actinophylla and Ficus aurea. These were brought up from south FL and look to be the wispier form of Sabal palmetto found in Dade County. Orlando, FL. Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist Eric S.
"Last week I got an early morning tour of the landscape at Disney's Animal Kingdom. This is in the new 14 acre Pandora section. It is based on the Avatar movie. They have done a spectacular job with the landscaping using many, many unusual and odd plants. They have also added "fake" alien plants and the blend is seamless. The detail of this park is just incredible. In addition to the Caryota obtusa (they planted over 200 of these) which I posted in a separate post, they planted some other nice palms and most aren't the common specimens found here. Bismarckia nobilis, most of these were 25-30ft tall and several were green forms". Sabal palmetto as host trees for Schefflera actinophylla and Ficus aurea. These were brought up from south FL and look to be the wispier form of Sabal palmetto found in Dade County. Orlando, FL. Photo by H.P. Leu Gardens Botanist Eric S.
Located in New Smyrna's Old Fort Park. New Smyrna Beach FL. Photo by edric.
Located in New Smyrna's Old Fort Park. New Smyrna Beach FL. Photo by edric.
Located in New Smyrna's Old Fort Park. New Smyrna Beach FL. Photo by edric.
Located in New Smyrna's Old Fort Park. New Smyrna Beach FL. Photo by edric.
Located in New Smyrna's Old Fort Park. New Smyrna Beach FL. Photo by edric.
Located in New Smyrna's Old Fort Park. New Smyrna Beach FL. Photo by edric.
Located in New Smyrna's Old Fort Park. New Smyrna Beach FL. Photo by edric.
Located in New Smyrna's Old Fort Park. New Smyrna Beach FL. Photo by edric.
Located in New Smyrna's Old Fort Park. New Smyrna Beach FL. Photo by edric.
Located in New Smyrna's Old Fort Park. New Smyrna Beach FL. Photo by edric.
Located in New Smyrna's Old Fort Park. New Smyrna Beach FL. Photo by edric.
Located in New Smyrna's Old Fort Park. New Smyrna Beach FL. Photo by edric.
Located in New Smyrna's Old Fort Park. New Smyrna Beach FL. Photo by edric.
This is growing on Edgewater city property, about 300 ft. south of the small street of Rio Vista, on the east side of Riverside Drive, along the Indian River. Photo by edric.
This is growing on Edgewater city property, about 300 ft. south of the small street of Rio Vista, on the east side of Riverside Drive, along the Indian River. Photo by edric.
This is growing on Edgewater city property, about 300 ft. south of the small street of Rio Vista, on the east side of Riverside Drive, along the Indian River. Photo by edric.
This is growing on Edgewater city property, about 300 ft. south of the small street of Rio Vista, on the east side of Riverside Drive, along the Indian River. Photo by edric.
This is growing on Edgewater city property, about 300 ft. south of the small street of Rio Vista, on the east side of Riverside Drive, along the Indian River. Photo by edric.
This is growing on Edgewater city property, about 300 ft. south of the small street of Rio Vista, on the east side of Riverside Drive, along the Indian River. Photo by edric.
This is growing on Edgewater city property, about 300 ft. south of the small street of Rio Vista, on the east side of Riverside Drive, along the Indian River. Photo by edric.
This is growing on Edgewater city property, about 300 ft. south of the small street of Rio Vista, on the east side of Riverside Drive, along the Indian River. Photo by edric.
This is growing on Edgewater city property, about 300 ft. south of the small street of Rio Vista, on the east side of Riverside Drive, along the Indian River. Photo by edric.
This is growing on Edgewater city property, about 300 ft. south of the small street of Rio Vista, on the east side of Riverside Drive, along the Indian River. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
S. palmettos and Cedar, only about 600 ft. north of the S. palmetto and Live Oak, on the east side of Riverside Dr. in Edgewater, near the small street of Rio Vista, on city property. Photo by edric.
On private property leading to their dock, near 4th st. in front of Yacht Club Island, in New Smyrna Bch. about a mile north. Photo by edric.
On private property leading to their dock, near 4th st. in front of Yacht Club Island, in New Smyrna Bch. about a mile north. Photo by edric.
On private property leading to their dock, near 4th st. in front of Yacht Club Island, in New Smyrna Bch. about a mile north. Photo by edric.
On private property leading to their dock, near 4th st. in front of Yacht Club Island, in New Smyrna Bch. about a mile north. Photo by edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr. a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr. a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
About 900 ft. north of the Edgewater city line in New Smyrna Beach, on the east side of Riverside Dr., a small stretch of land between the river and the road (just south of Yacht Club Island), on private proprty, these trees are in their front yard, in some of the photos you can see where 9th St. on the left near the hydrant, and 8th St. on the right, terminates into Riverside Dr., edric.
Tree half on my property line half on the neighbors, he decided to move the stake over, so it would be on my property, and I would have to clean it, but it's been this way in the woods there for 20 years before he cleared the lot, and I'm leaving it that way, edric, Oak Hill FL.
Tree half on my property line half on the neighbors, he decided to move the stake over, so it would be on my property, and I would have to clean it, but it's been this way in the woods there for 20 years before he cleared the lot, and I'm leaving it that way, edric, Oak Hill FL.
Tree half on my property line half on the neighbors, he decided to move the stake over, so it would be on my property, and I would have to clean it, but it's been this way in the woods there for 20 years before he cleared the lot, and I'm leaving it that way, edric, Oak Hill FL.
Tape measurer at two feet for scale, edric, Oak Hill FL.
Tree half on my property line half on the neighbors, he decided to move the stake over, so it would be on my property, and I would have to clean it, but it's been this way in the woods there for 20 years before he cleared the lot, and I'm leaving it that way, edric, Oak Hill FL.
Tree half on my property line half on the neighbors, he decided to move the stake over, so it would be on my property, and I would have to clean it, but it's been this way in the woods there for 20 years before he cleared the lot, and I'm leaving it that way, edric, Oak Hill FL.
Tree half on my property line half on the neighbors, he decided to move the stake over, so it would be on my property, and I would have to clean it, but it's been this way in the woods there for 20 years before he cleared the lot, and I'm leaving it that way, edric, Oak Hill FL.
Asymmetrical Bifid Apex. Photo-Kew
Photo: plants.usda.gov
Image Text: NTGB
Image Text: floridata.com
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External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
- "Just To Be Clear"
- THE SAXOPHONE STYLE ROOT GROWTH (HEEL)
- Triple Headed Sabal Palmetto. By Jimbean.
- https://www.na.fs.fed.us/pubs/silvics_manual/volume_2/sabal/palmetto.htm
- http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/sabal_palmet.htm
- http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/st575
References
Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.
Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.
Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Uhl, C.B. Asmussen-Lange, W.J. Baker, M.M. Harley & C.E. Lewis. 2008. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits).
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
