GARDENER'S CORNER
Trees Reflecting on the Past & Looking Forward to the Future By Chris Dailey, Horticulture Manager
In previous writing, I have described some of my favorite Florida native trees, many of which the horticulture team are currently planting in our new parking lot. Another of my favorite trees is the cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto). The cabbage palm, also commonly called Sabal palm, is the state tree of Florida. In my opinion it is the finest palm species for the Florida landscape. It is very easy to care for, long-lived, hardy and problem free.
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WILD MAGAZINE • SPRING 2022 • JACKSONVILLE ZOO AND GARDENS
