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Palm Trees

palm tree

The mention of palm immediately brings images of long afternoons at the beach with the soft whisper of the fan-shaped leaves, on the other hand, already weighing on the sea breeze. Palm trees are, in fact, lies in coastal regions and in tropical climates. But did you know there are at least 2,500 species of palms in the world knew, and that a good number of them can be grown in our homes?

You can grow palm trees in your yard as more and more people decide to do it yourself. The Palme ability to withstand extreme temperatures and clear tropical charm that has made the favorite backyard plants in many less urban parts of the United States.

Palm trees are best described as tall trees with leaves and fruits coronation during their long trunks. Belonging to the family called scientific Palmae or Arecaceae, which will be mainly identified by the sports fan or feathery leaves. Most of the palm trees in the United States are strong and are mainly Southern California, Florida and Mexico. The hardiest palm trees that can withstand extreme winter are much further north.

Widely used used to ornate decorations, many types of palm trees are now commonly found in the United States and are not native to the country. They were imported from different countries and naturalized. For example, the Chinese fan palm, Brazilian Queen Palm and Palm triangle Madagascar is now in Florida. Although there are severe drought resistant palms and palm trees, palms are resistant best suited to the climatic conditions of America. Needle palms, palm and palm Butia, can withstand temperatures up to -25 degrees Celsius and -12 degrees Celsius to endure and flourish in American homes and farms.