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Palm Trees
Palm trees grow in tropical or subtropical areas. They have a straight trunk, and fronds instead of branches. Palm trees have existed for over 90 million years.
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Pine trees do not grow on volcanoes. Pine trees usually grow in hot, tropical places, such as Hawaii and the Bahamas.
The question is about palm trees!
Palm trees grow in tropical, sub tropical and temperate climates. I suppose it is possible a palm tree will grow on the slopes (lower slopes) of a volcano.
Are there palm trees on the outer banks?
Yes!. I was there for vacation last summer in Nags Head. You will see them near the coast. However they are small in size. The ones I saw were your cabbage palms, Jelly or Pindos, and some Saw Palmettos.
How do you care for an indoor palm tree?
i have an indoor palm ( think that's what it is). it has long skinny stalk and skinny leaves at the top. The trunk collapsed in the center but the top is still alive. Not sure what to do with it. Any ideas?
Are the berries that fall from palm trees poisonous for dogs?
In don't know if it's desirable, but my dogs have been eating these for several years as they fall off the trees in my yard...as do the neighborhood squirrels. I try to discourage it however because my one dog swallows them whole and then throws up the pits later. Ugh.
What is the bark pattern of a palm tree?
Palm trunks exhibit spiraled whorls (common of most monocot plants), the fronds are arranged spirally around the stem with the older frond (or frond scars) closest to the ground.
Most monocots also only have a single terminal bud. This means that if the terminal (top bud) of the date palm is damaged the plant will be unable to grow any more and will eventually die.
How do Palm Trees grow in CHina?
The tropical coasts and the climate of Taiwan make it easy for palm trees to survive. Palm trees grow in mountains, resorts, beaches along with some other foreign plants.
What should you do if you are poked by a palm tree thorn?
Following first-aid procedures and seeking professional help are what to do when one is scratched by a palm tree thorn.
Specifically, first aid involves cleaning the wound with mild soap and water and covering the affected area with a medicine-cabinet antiseptic. Depending upon age and health, the patient may opt for professional help through a combination of emergency services, hospital emergency room, and medical appointment. The wound must be checked professionally since a thorn often leaves parts inside the opening. The fact of the contact and the possibility of plant parts within the wound need professional follow-up since bacteria may be present and infection may ensue.
What is the palm tree scientific name?
This question cannot be answered without more information.
Scientific/ botanical names are specific and refer to a specific plant. The term "palm" is a generic name that is given to a host of plants with similar characteristics - covering literally hundreds of separate "palm" species.
Some botanical name include:Cocos nucifera - Coconut palm
Bismarckia nobilis - Bismarck palm
Phoenix caneriensis - Canary Island date palm
Phoenix dactylifera - Date palm
Can you eat the orange flesh of the foxtail palm tree?
No, the fruit is not edible even though it may look delicious. The seed is poisonous.
How many types of palm trees are in Florida?
There are 27 different species of palm tree that occur in the wild in Florida. 15 are not native to Florida, while 12 are. Of those 12, 6 are protected by state law.
As for the number of species cultivated in Florida (but not known to occur in the wild), the number is probably in the 3-digit category (hundreds)
What is the difference between the palm tree and the banana tree?
guava tree has hard stem while banana plant has soft stem
There are many different types of Palm. Some are even considered hardwoods and are used in construction (and fireplaces of course). Others are very soft (and wet). In any case they should be ok if well aged (at least a year).
Is a date palm tree a vascular plant?
Depends, if it grows roots then yes
if it doesn't grow any roots it isn't
