South Carolina State Tree. It is bordered to the north by north carolina. Because the tree's large stature and iconic shape, south carolina has been dubbed the palmetto state.
The palmetto tree was included on the south carolina state seal in 1777 and added to the state flag in 1860 when the state was charged with designing its own national flag after seceding from the union.
Palmetto trees line south carolina's coast. The official state tree of all states and territories listed in order by state, common name, scientific name and the year of enabling legislation. The state of south carolina is renowned throughout the united states as a comfortable, healthy, and safe state in which to abide. The palmetto tree was included on the south carolina state seal in 1777 and added to the state flag in 1860 when the state was charged with designing its own national flag after seceding from the union.