Palm Tree Articles

There are no better plants than palm trees when it comes to creating attractive tropical landscaping. These beautiful, tall, leafy plants can turn your front yard into a paradise filled with striking focal points, cooling shade, and comforting privacy. With so many different palm species, you can mix and match colors, sizes, and shapes. If…

There are many ways to use palm trees in your landscape design. They can provide screening, cast shade, and cover ground or vine into tree canopies. They can serve as a small accent or be the dominating theme of the landscape. With their wide range of sizes, you can find palms for any landscape situation….

While there are over 2,500 different palm species in the world, only 14 palm species, belonging to 9 genera, are truly native to the United States. With thousands of palm trees growing all over the United States, it’s hard to believe that most of them have been imported. Most palms can be found growing in…

When it comes to creating an outdoor tropical oasis, many homeowners are often in search of fast-growing palm trees. These trees not only help save money but also accelerate the process of attaining a lush overhead canopy. Larger palm trees excel in providing shade around the pool area or offering sun and wind protection to…

Whether you’re aiming to frame a view that would make even Mother Nature jealous or just want to carve out your own secret hideaway where nosy neighbors won’t intrude, get ready for a parade of palm options that will make your gardening heart sing! Florida’s warm, tropical climate makes it one of the finest places…

Palms are one of the most famous and widely grown plant families out there. You won’t believe it, but there are over 2,500 different species of palm trees in the world, belonging to around 202 genera. Most of these beauties call tropical, subtropical, or warm temperate climates their home sweet home. Now, here’s where it…

While most people associate palm trees with warm climates, it’s a common misconception that they exclusively thrive in tropical and subtropical regions. Surprisingly, palm trees can flourish not just in Florida but also in over 30 other states. Although the majority of palm species can only endure temperatures down to 40°F, there are many types…

This map was created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) which has recently (2012) completed an extensive updating of U.S. Hardiness Zones based upon data from 5,000 National Climatic Data Center cooperative stations across the continental United States. The USDA Hardiness Zone Map is a map with regions defined by…

If you live in a cold climate and dream of having palm trees grace your garden, you’re not alone. Many gardeners in northern regions share the desire to create a tropical paradise right in their own yards. The good news is that cold-hardy palm trees can thrive in a wide range of locations. Surprisingly, palm…

With over 2,500+ species, it can be challenging to identify a palm tree. So, it is unsurprising that I get many emails asking for help with palm tree identification. Since different palms require different care, it is important to know their species. Some palms like a lot of sun and warm climate, others prefer shade and can tolerate cold temperatures….

Experts say there are over 2,500 varieties of palms. It’s important to pick the right palm tree for your garden. Most of the palm trees like warm weather with a lot of sun. If you live in a warm place like California, Florida, or Hawaii, you have nothing to worry about. If you live in…