This hardy tree is remarkably tolerance of salt, and can even grow where it is washed by sea water at high tide It plays a strong role in preventing soil erosion.
The Cabbage palmetto is the most widely distributed palm tree native to the U.S. For a palm, it is very cold-hardy and can survive short periods of temperatures as low as 7 °F (-14 °C). It grows to 65 ft (20 m) and produces abundant fruit that provides food to many kinds of wildlife. The tree was important to the Seminole Indians, who often made their homes on cabbage-palm hammocks and made bread meal from its fruit.
The Cabbage Palmetto is the state tree of Florida and South Carolina
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