Topping a palm tree, which involves cutting off the crown or upper portion of the tree, is generally not recommended and can be harmful to the tree. Unlike some other types of trees, palm trees do not have a traditional branching structure, and their growing points are primarily located at the top, within the crown.…
If you cut a palm tree in half, it will not grow back as a whole tree. Palms are monocotyledonous plants, which means they do not possess the ability to regenerate from the top portion of the tree if it’s cut off. Unlike many other types of trees, palms do not have branches or secondary…
Imagine a tropical environment, and you’ll almost certainly see at least one palm tree (Arecaceae family). Although palm trees are commonly associated with the tropics, several varieties may be cultivated in more temperate settings or even indoors. Palms are popular among home gardeners because they instantly bring tropical flare to practically any room. However, it…
Imagine a tropical environment, and you’ll almost certainly see at least one palm tree (Arecaceae family). Although palm trees are commonly associated with the tropics, several varieties may be cultivated in more temperate settings or even indoors. Palms are popular among home gardeners because they instantly bring tropical flare to practically any room. However, it…
Many people ask “Is it a good idea to skin my palm tree?” Read on to learn more! Homeowners skin their palm trees for aesthetic beauty, paired as well as health benefits for the palm tree. Also, rodents and many of bugs use the palms dead fronds as a resting place. The dead fronds still…
If you’re planning to cut your Palm tree at the trunk level, it will NOT grow back. The only way that Palm tree growth can occur is at this base level called the growing tip, or sometimes even called the crownshaft, which is sitting at the base of the trunk and severing this part of the…
The symbol of Arizona is the saguaro cactus. These are the tall and skinny cactuses that you may think of, when you think of the word “cactus”. Read on to learn more. Go on the hiking trails in Arizona, and you begin to realize that they have a personality of their own. They begin to…
Having over two-thousand various species of palm trees it is vital to understand how to take care of them. Keep reading to learn more. General Palm Tree Maintenance Roots It is important to take care of palm tree roots of as they don’t grow that deep in the ground. The majority of palms just have…