Palm trees brighten any South Carolina yard with tropical vibes, but with price tags upwards of $500, not all palm trees last long. Here’s how experts say you can avoid an expensive loss.

FLORENCE — In the middle of a new fountain downtown is an oddity — a Palmetto tree made of steel. The tree, along with a South Carolina-shaped fountain, honors Florence's steel industry .

Palm trees brighten any South Carolina yard with tropical vibes, but with price tags upwards of $500, not all palm trees last long. Here’s how experts say you can avoid an expensive loss.

Palm trees brighten any South Carolina yard with tropical vibes, but with price tags upwards of $500, not all palm trees last long. Here’s how experts say you can avoid an expensive loss.

Palm trees brighten any South Carolina yard with tropical vibes, but with price tags upwards of $500, not all palm trees last long. Here’s how experts say you can avoid an expensive loss.