Majestic Palm Trees

The Canary island palm is one of the most beautiful and majestic palm trees in the world. Native to Canary island it is widely grown in the Mediterranean region, tropical and subtropical regions.

A Washington palm is a fast growing and tall palm tree. Also known as the Mexican fan palm, Washingtonia robusta, this palm is in the tribe Corypheae. It is widely adaptable to different conditions. It is highly drought tolerant, salt tolerant and moderate cold hardy. Mexican palm has a small canopy of costapalmate, divided halfway, drooping segments, bright green in color. When leaves die they remain on the trunk for years.

Hardy Palm Trees are easy to grow. They are hardier thtn other palms and can grow in colder climates. Hardy palm trees can be growsn as far north as Canada. They give any landscape tropical look.

In Florida you can grow the most beautiful and healthy palm trees. You have an unlimited list of palm trees that you can grow in the Sunshine state.

Generally all palm trees love ful sun, well drained soils and moisture.

Climatically appropriate Florida palm trees: Phenix species, Pindo palm, European Fan palm, California fan palm, Mexican fan palm, Chinese Fan Palm, Triangle palm, American Oil palm, Bizmarck palm, Coconut palm, Sago palm, Royal Palm. Most of them are not native to Florida, they are imported from different region in the world, but suitable for the Sunshine State. One of few native to Florida palm trees are the Cabbage palm and Florida Royal Palm.

Palm trees are majestic flowering plants. Most of them have insignificant small flowers. After flowering palm trees have fruits, some of them (dates, coconuts) are edible and very important for people. Some palm trees have been tapped to produce fresh juice, sugar, syrup and wine.