They may start off short but they will get very very tall.
The sabal palm can grow up to 65 feet.
Florida designated the sabal palm (Sabal palmetto) as the official state tree in 1953. The sabal palm (also known as cabbage palm, palmetto, or cabbage palmetto) is the most widely distributed palm tree in Florida.
At least two species are native to North America -- sabal palm (also called cabbage palm) and the short saw palmetto plant. Both are endemic to the southeastern United States. The sabal palm is the state tree of Florida.
As of 2014, the Florida state tree is the cabbage palm tree. This tree has been the state tree since 1953.
The Sabal Palm
It is a native variety and the Official State Tree.
The Sabal Palm.
Sabal palm leaves
Sabal palm leaves
The average weight of a sable palm is around 345 pounds.
The Cabbage Palmetto is Florida's state tree.
Cabbage palm is another name for sabal palmetto, a species of palmetto palm. It can reach up to 65 feet in height.