ARECA PALM Most people will agree, the areca palm is a great palm tree for indoors. But, they also have multiple uses for outdoor applications. One such example, is using the areca palm as a natural privacy wall or privacy fence. The areca palm shares similar traits as the…
This palm is exotic with unusual bulging canes that make this a great additional garden feature giviing an Asian tropical feel. Although we have classifed this in our ornamental shade tree category, Bambusa vulgaris Wamin, like all bamboo actually is a member of the grass…
It is commonly known as the "Christmas Palm" because its fruits become bright scarlet and tend to be that color in winter. This palm is typically fairly small and slender, normally attaining 15–25 feet in height. This is an attractive palm and because of its shape and size can…
Wonderful decorative contribution to the landscape. There is nothing more thirst quenching and satisfying than chilled coconut water on a hot day. The instant electrolyte boost is amazing. You often see these offered with a straw by small roadside vendors. In my opinion these…
"The Fishtail Palm Tree originated in Indonesia where it grow vigorously in tropical rain forests. The Fishtail Palm Tree leaves grow into a form with a shape of a fish tail, and the rough edges can enhance the look of your landscape, and brighten up your yard, and can be used…
This is a popular decorative because of its unique scarlet to bright red crown shafts and leaf sheaf. Great tropical look. Its slow growing and grows in clusters -multi stems.
D. lutescens grows 6–12 m (20–39 ft) in height. Multiple stems emerge from the base. The leaves are arched, 2–3 m (6 ft 7 in–9 ft 10 in) long, and pinnate , with 40-60 pairs of leaflets. It bears panicles of yellow flowers in summer. One of several common names, "butterfly palm"…
Phoenix sylvestris ( sylvestris - Latin, of the forest) also known as Silver Date Palm or Sugar Date Palm , is a species of flowering plant in the palm family native to southern Pakistan , most of India , Sri Lanka and Bangladesh . Growing in plains and scrubland to 1300 m, the…
The Queen Palm is found in most tropical and subtropical areas. It's very popular as an ornamental tree and much used in urban landscaping . Its leaves and inflorescences are used as cattle fodder , specially for milking cows. Its fruits are edible, being sought by birds, as…
Roystonea regia , commonly known as the Cuban royal palm , Florida royal palm , or simply the royal palm is a species of palm which is native to southern Florida, Mexico and parts of Central America and the northern Caribbean .A large and attractive palm, it has been planted…
Palms Dypsis decaryi Synonymy: Neodypsis decaryi Common Names: Triangle Palm Distribution & Habitat: Madagascan rainforest. Description: This is a very striking palm, with the leaves arising from three distinct points around the trunk, hence the name triangle palm. It can get to…
