Erika Marie

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Stories By Erika Marie

  • How To Trim A Palmetto Palm

    How to Trim a Palmetto Palm. Palmetto palm, also known as Cabbage palm or Sabal palmetto, is a perennial palm tree found in the southeastern part of the United States, the Bahamas and Cuba. Palmetto palms have the ability to self-prune when their old leaves, called fronds, are knocked off by wind. However, if trimming does become necessary, trimming back old fronds and seed pods can be beneficial as long as it is done correctly and with moderation in mind.

    By Erika Marie November 3rd, 2022 Read More