Pictures of Types of Palm Trees

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When you look at pictures of types of palm trees you likely see many images of the coconut palm. In fact, there are thousand of different types of palm trees. Surprisingly, some can grow as far north as zone 8 which gets as cold as 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Palm Grove

Identifying Palm Trees

The easiest way to learn to identify palm trees is to look at pictures of types of palm trees to learn the names and characteristics of them as well as their care. There are several great books that can serve as field guides of sorts. They can help you to identify many species of palms.

Palm Tree Gallery

If you want to include palm trees in your landscape, you will need to know what types will work in your location. Once you can identify different palms you will find it easier to learn what each one needs. Planting a palm that cannot live in your soil or climate is a costly mistake so take time to learn how to put the right plant in the right place. You can identify some species of palm trees by looking at the following pictures of types of palm trees:

  • LTK Garden would like to thank the University of Florida for use of many of these images. You can see more palm tree images by visiting the IFAS Palm Portrait Gallery.
Pictures of Types of Palm Trees
Bottle Palm Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
Bottle Palm Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
Coconut palm Cocos nucifera
Coconut palm Cocos nucifera
Florida Thatch Palm Thrinax radiata
Florida Thatch Palm Thrinax radiata
Cabbage Palm Sabal palmetto
Cabbage Palm Sabal palmetto
Foxtail Palm Wodyetia bifurcata
Foxtail Palm Wodyetia bifurcata
Everglades Palm Acoelorrhape wrightii
Everglades Palm Acoelorrhape wrightii
Dwarf Palmetto Sabal minor
Dwarf Palmetto Sabal minor
Silver Palm Coccothrinax alta
Silver Palm Coccothrinax alta


 


Comments

Hi Leiana, The photos on our site are purchased through iStock.com. Perhaps your parents could obtain photos for you through this photo site?

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

I am looking for pictures for my science project that is due next Monday. I hope you guys have something for me. If you do, email it to me please.

-- Contributed by: leiana

Hi Jack, Without seeing the tree, I can only guess what it is you're looking for. I would check with your local Cooperative Extension office- they would be familiar with the trees that grow in your locale. Alternatively, speak with someone from a local tree nursery; they would be able to identify it as well.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber
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