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.
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.
- An Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms is one of the best publications with over 900 photos to help you learn about palms.
- Palms Throughout the World is another excellent resource.
- Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas details 800 species of palm trees.
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.
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Comments
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 GerberI have 3 palms that have a "bamboo" style trunk the diameter aprox. 4 inches hieght 15-20 feet high with small 5-6 feet frones. No one can tell me what they are or where I can get more. What are they?
-- Contributed by: Jack ValleyHi Gene, Without actually seeing the palm fronds I can only guess what you've found. I found the following links to Mexican Palm trees that may help you identify them, but your best bet may be to take a front to a local nurserymen or your local Cooperative Extension agent for proper identification.
-- Contributed by: Charlotte GerberThis page has been accessed 3,578 times. This page was last modified 19:08, 27 February 2008.
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