Palm Tree

For tropical landscaping, nothing conjures up the idea of an island escape like a palm tree. If you live in an arid, Mediterranean climate and can find palms at your local garden center, it's likely that you're in a region for growing palms.

Before deciding on a variety, find out more about the intriguing history of palm trees, along with facts that are good to know or will help you decide if you want to invest in a palm.

Some palms can reach heights of 70 feet or more. The Quindio wax palm (Ceroxylon quindiuense) is the tallest species, and can grow 160 to 200 feet (50 to 60 meters) high. It is the national tree and emblem of Colombia, and is now a protected species, which means it can't be used for logging.