Choosing a palm right for you...

[Jones UK sir]

In general, four factors should be considered when choosing a Palm Tree for your property. The first factor is the size of the tree at maturity. Remember that little Palm for sale at a local nursery might reach a height of 50 feet or more as an adult tree overpowering the rest of your property, interfering with overhead lines and underground conduits and perhaps, threatening buildings if the tree is planted too nearby. Make sure that the size of your Palm at maturity is in keeping with your needs and overall landscape design.

The second factor is temperature . Most types of Palm Tree will not tolerate freezing weather and even a short bout of frost may weaken a tree and leave it vulnerable to insects and disease. In some areas of Arizona or California, for example, the climate is simply too severe for successful Palm growth. Check with your local nursery or tree expert for advice if you're unsure about growing conditions in your area.

The fourth factor is sunlight . Not all varieties of Palm Tree are equally sun tolerant. Some varieties, in fact, prefer shady conditions to full exposure. Keep this in mind when thinking of the kind of Palm Tree that would be best for you.

The final factor is water . While Palm Trees have long been associated with desert conditions, in the wild, they are only found near abundant and continuous supplies of water. If you are thinking about planting a Palm Tree on your property, make sure that the tree will receive adequate water and be prepared to water a newly transplanted tree frequently while it acclimatizes.

Mr. Jones

[IthinkIknow]

Very educational!

[palmlover]

are you a teacher?

[michellemiller]

Jones, UK what part of the UK?

[Debby]

I have chosen a needle palm and windmill, do you think i chose right, I live in North Carolina???

[Alextheman]

He was an A$$ whole, but i made it through his class, Mathematics *****...

[IthinkIknow]

Take it easy, you might pop a blood vessel. Life is too short to get angry, and maybe you should be happy you had Mr.Jones as a school teacher. I'm sure he taught you some important things, right?

[Alextheman]

He would talk so monotone it would drive me straight to daydreaming. The girl that sat in front of me didnt help either. In highschool girls showing skin was in. It was hard not to day dream with a hot looking girl thats wearing a skirt or short shorts sitting in front of you.. can I get an amen!

[Jones UK sir]

First of all I'm not a teacher and never was, second no need to get so mad, take it easy so you don't pop a blood vessel, second I rather not say what part in the uk I'm living in the forum, however if you send me a message I will reply. Third, I like palm trees and are fascinated by them. I bought a palm from here, cardboard and when I got it, was very happy. So I thought I would join the forum and spread some knowledge in different areas.

Heres another good tid-bit of info thats being passed around the last copuple of years through the farming and nursery industry, Its the fungi, Mycorrhizal Fungi. It does wonders for the root of the palms and roots for any tree for that matter. Put some in the actual root area and watch your palm tree grow and look beautiful.

Just be careful do not use a top dressing, meaning placing it on top of the soil and DO NOT place it underneath the palm if transplanting it. both will not do anything good for the plant and actually hurt the plant in the long run.

[IthinkIknow]

I have used it for all my plants and it seems like they are always doing fine even though I neglect them half the time. I would advise anyone that does not have the myco fungi to get some and try it out and watch your plants grow and thrive.

[michellemiller]

And does it work for all palms or just some, and how much do you use and is it environmentally friendly?