Post #397063 by AlohaStation on Mon, Jul 28, 2008 7:52 AM

Palms are plentiful in your area. Sabal is the most common - it is the official state tree. I have found that every palm is different and every part of the tree is unique. I recently cut down a live Coconut and cut into 2 pieces. I kept the bottom and a buddy kept the top. The top of the tree turned into a mass of palm threads, while the bottom is curing nicely. Also something to be aware of is "palm rot" - that's when the outside of the tree dries faster than the inside. All of the water is trapped and turns the inside into a mushy, stinking mess. There are plenty of other types of wood in Florida that can be carved. Mahogany, mango, avacado, campher, oak... not the pine. FL pine is not good for carving but is great for wildfires!! Good luck.