The Cabbage Palm is Florida's state tree and one of the most cold-hardy palms in North America, surviving light freezes. Its common name comes from the edible 'heart of palm' or 'cabbage' once harvested from the growing tip, though harvesting kills the tree. It is remarkably salt-tolerant and thrives along coastal strands and hammocks. Mature trees can reach 65 feet tall with a distinctive fibrous, boot-covered trunk.
Best time to see a Cabbage Palm
The best time to see a Cabbage Palm is November–April, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 17,621 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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