The palmetto tree (Sabal palmetto) is a native palm species of the southeastern United States. This tall palm tree with fan-shaped leaves flourishes in sandy coastal plains and scrub habitats and is ...

Are palm trees taken for granted? What do I mean by that? Native plants attract pollinators and wildlife to the yard. Edibles provide food, flavor and nutrition. Hedge shrubs reduce windbreak and add ...

BEAUFORT — The sabal palmetto is a nice enough tree, and people seem to like them just fine. As evidence, just consider that the state’s nickname, the Palmetto State, is an homage to the tree.

Ever wonder how South Carolina came to be nicknamed the Palmetto State? While, yes, the state does have many palmetto trees scattered around its borders, but the tree also has a more historical ...

That palmetto tree in your yard didn't come from the Palmetto State. Or at least, that was usually the case in the 28 years Ollie Olivier sold palms in the Charleston area and beyond. Olivier usually ...