Phoenix roebelenii common name is pygmy date palm also known as miniature date palm. It is native to southeastern Asia, from southwestern China (Yunnan Province), northern Laos and northern Vietnam. P. roebelenii is slow-growing slender tree. It is an evergreen tree that grows 2–3 m (6.5 –10 ft) tall. The leaves are 60–120 cm (24–47 in) long, pinnate, with around 100 leaflets arranged in a single plane. Each leaflet is 15–25 cm (6–10 in) 15-25 cm long and 1 cm broad, slightly drooping, and grey-green in color with scurfy pubescence below.
It blooms yellowish-white flower in early summer. The fruit is an edible 1 cm drupe resembling a small, thin-fleshed date. Pygmy Date Palm is quite popular as a specimen planting or in containers, especially attractive at poolside. It is usually used as a single specimen although it is also effective in groups of three or more.
Ponytail Palm scientific name Beaucarnea Recurvata is native to eastern Mexico. It is an evergreen slow growing to 15 – 20 feet (4.5 – 6 m) with a noticeable expanded caudex, for the purpose of storing water. The single palm-like stem produces terminal tufts of strap-shaped, recurred leathery leaves with occasional panicles of small white flowers. A full Ponytail Palm tree also looks like a big onion plant. Ponytail Palm blooms in summer .The small creamy white flowers is produced only on older trees.
Sun Tolerance: Full sun ABP Index: 4.0 (Aesthetics 4.0, Solidarity 4.0)
The Canary Island date palm is a big tree, growing up to 60 feet tall with a thick and sturdy trunk patterned with diamond-shaped leaf scars. The rounded crown is composed of 50 or more arching fronds that can be as much as 18 feet long. Extremely sharp thorns line the bases of the leaf stems. The flowers of the Canary Island date palm bloom on long inflorescence that are held among the fronds and eventually ripen into decorative clusters of bright yellow dates. The dates are edible but not particularly appetizing to people. Birds love them. In Florida, where rainfall is a plentiful, ferns and other plants may sprout from organic matter trapped in the leaf scars of the Canary Island date palm, creating small hanging gardens. Like most palms, Canary Island date palms are susceptible to wet feet and prefer well-drained soils clear of turf grasses, mulch and other organic matter. Once established, they are drought tolerant and need watering only during prolonged dry spells. They grow faster and are more colorful when planted in bright, sunny locations. The beauty of this giant palm is the thick diamond-shaped leaf scars that are left before it's fronds of leaves. It looks artificial but like a lovely knob holding the leaves.
Common name: Foxtail Palm Scientific name: Wodyetia Bifurcata Height: 20-30 ft. (6-9 m) Span: 3-4 m Growth rate: Fast Sun Tolerance: Full sun ABP Index: 3.0 (Aesthetics 3.0, Solidarity 3.0)
The Foxtail Palm Tree, also botanically known as Wodyetia bifurcate has a full, dark-green appearance. The Foxtail Palm Tree is the most commonly used palm tree in the Southern United States. This palm tree is sure to delight any palm tree lover. The Foxtail palm tree is of medium stature and has a smooth, self-cleaning trunk and feather-like fronds. Very much like feather dusters. The Foxtail grows quite quickly and is extremely adaptable. Although the Foxtail is best grown in sunny, open areas, it is the perfect palm tree as it can grow in both sun and shade.
Joey palm is an amazing palm with diamond shaped leaves,
which grows from the ground. It is also
referred as Diamond Joey Palm due to the resemblance of its leaves. The Joey
Palm is originally from Asia and has no trunk. The tree grows well in high
humidity and can tolerate cold as well. The flowers of the Joey palm are creamy
that are straight away followed by the fruits. It is evergreen and suitable for
indoor.
Giant Fishtail Palm is rapid growing tall tree from native Borneo and has a strong solitary trunk with large fishtail leaves. This rare and amazing tree can grow more than 40 feet in height. The Giant Fishtail Palm will flourish in enriched or moist soil and they can tolerate light shade when small, prospering into full sun as they grow up. The main architectural beauty of the plant is in the giant leaves. It is made out of many, many sub leaflets spread out to form an enormous looking fan. The tree’s fruit may cause irritation so it is better to avoid direct contact with fruits.
Row of Giant Fishtail Palm at Singapore National Library
Shaven Multi-head Xanthorrhoea Australis Black Boy
Common Name: Black Boy, Grass Tree, Bukkup or Kawee
Scientific Name: Xanthorrhoea Australis
Height: 2-4m
Span: 1-3m
Growth Rate: Slow Growing
Sun Tolerance: Full Sun
ABP Index: 4.5 (Aesthetics 4.5, Solidarity 4.5)
The Xanthorrhoea Australis or commonly known as the Black Boy is found only in Australia, a land of many unique flora and fauna. The black trunks are the result of them surviving the bush fires that frequents their semi-desert environment and creates a unique reptile looking texture. The needle like leaves, sprout like someone's hair who just got out of bed. Many people who have the black boy would trim the leaves to expose the beautiful trunk and a sprout of leaves at the top. This plant is a protected species in Australia and if bought, would need a licensed tag on it to export. A truly unique and architecturally beautiful plant.
2x Xanthorrhoea Australis Black Boys
Group of Xanthorrhoea Australis Black Boys 1
Group of Xanthorrhoea Australis Black Boys 2
Solitary Shaven Xanthorrhoea Australis Black Boy
Xanthorrhoea Australis Black Boy Flowering
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