Is my palm sick?

[Bsktrap]

Hi. I'm not sure what type of tree I have, and what could be wrong with it. I recently moved into this house, so I don't know how old this tree is or anything else. I'm in South Carolina. Please help. 

[Johnny Palmseed]

@Bsktrap Welcome to the forum and it looks like you have a Pindo Palm or Butia Capitata. What is happening is that the “boots” are falling off. This is completely normal and is desirable as the trunk is being exposed. The fronds had been previously trimmed and the boots are left. Eventually, they dry up and fall off. If they weren’t trimmed, the whole fronds would fall off eventually after they die off. Either way it’s fine. If you can gently pull them off, you’re good to go. If there is resistance, don’t rip them off or you could create a wound. You can also carefully use a knife to trim small attachment areas but don’t get carried away. Also, resist the urge to use a chainsaw to cut these off. You can cause damage to the trunk.

[Bsktrap]

Thanks!