What is the Palmetto tree?

Palmetto tree can mean different things for different groups of people. It is deeply tied to their history for the inhabitants of South Carolina. For people who only enjoy different types of palms, it is a beautiful permanent tree that you can find on the southeastern United States and Western India. It's part of the Palm family. It is usually grown to provide shade and to be aesthetically pleasant. The Palmetto tree can grow in a height of approximately 80 feet (24 m) and is known for its leaves, which are shaped as fans. It grows best in finely textured soils and is a slow grower - reaches only 15 feet (4.6 m) high when it is 20 years old.

Palmetto tree has white flowers that bloom in summer. It has gray-green leaves that can be quite widespread diameter. Black fruit has a single seed and is quite abundant. In fact, fruit is commonly consumed by animals and research has shown that it is responsible for feeding almost 25% of Robins and raccoons in the area where it is.

Palmetto tree is an official state tree of South Carolina. As such, it was adopted in 1939 by a joint resolution. You can find it on the flag of South Carolina and the State Seal.

The Palmetto tree symbolizes the defeat of the British on Sullivan Island 28 June 1776, during the Revolutionary War. US troops were prevented by Sullivan Island from the fortress made of Palmetto belts. Palmetto protocols were spongy enough to divert the British cannon balls. As a result of this particular battle, the British were not allowed to take over the port of Charleston and the day is still celebrated as Carolina Day.

They used native America -range for different purposes. They often ate palm hearts. In fact, it was that it tastes like cabbage. The seeds and berries of the Palmetto tree are a sweet tasting, but have a bitter taste. They were often used to healing headaches or lowering a low fever.

Palmetto Tree has a suitcase that is water resistant, so withHe often uses dock and pier construction. In addition, Palmetto leaves are often produced baskets and different mats. Buds can be consumed by humans and are often used in salads and producing taste, olives and cucumbers.