Palm Trees Are Native To Different Countries
The Palm tree is one of the most distinctive trees
in sub - tropical and tropical locations. There
are a variety of species, and many differ in appearance
and size.
When you think of this plant specie a
beautiful island or a warm sunny climate will probably
enter your mind.
I was in awe of the Botanical Gardens at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates when we visited them. The size
of some of these tropical beauties amazed
me and also how they were planted in a row.
Below are a few pictures that
may interest you of these tropical trees and where
each specimen has its origin.
The
Coconut is a gorgeous shaped tree
that is considered native to the Southern Pacific.
The tree is seen in many Caribbean islands as well
as in Florida. It is very well known in the
beautiful
island of Seychelles off the east coast of Africa.
The
Bottle tree is a true native to Round Island
in the Mascarene Island group in the Indian Ocean. The Bottle
will do well in zones ten and eleven and this particular tree
adapts well to a variety of different soil conditions as well
as partial shade.
Babassu tree is native to Southern Africa and
has a high economic value in Brazil. The branches are
used to provide income within this country. Babassu
is a wonderful specimen for shade. Notice the
different structure of the trunk.
Bismark is native to Madagascar, an island in
southern Africa. I love the look of this specimen and
it would suit any tropical location. This is a picture
of a very young Bismark tree.
Cycad tree is a popular tree to Australia. The
Cycad is not technically considered a Palm but is closely
related. It is also native in Southern Pacific, Japan, China,
India, Africa, and Madagascar. To me, this is a very unique
plant specimen.
Palmyra is native to India, Africa and Asia. The palms
have many different functions and are used to make rugs, mats,
and hats. The young Palmyra branches make a wonderful vegetable.
This is a tall tree that can reach twenty five to thirty feet
Carpentaria is a splendid tree and native to Australia
and also grows well in Florida. This is a fast growing tree
and after five to seven years, ornamental fruit will appear in groups underneath the branches. A very colorful tree and one
that can reach thirty to forty feet tall.
European Fan is an excellent tree for a container garden
or in a landscape area. It is native to the Mediterranean Regions
and its beauty is seen in many gardens in this stunning location.
This tree also can grow well in other sub - tropical and tropical
regions as it is one of the most cold hardy of this family of trees.
King Sago plant on the right is a very popular native
plant in Japan.
It can also be grown and put in
containers in zones seven through twelve.
Notice
how low the trunk is to the ground. A very different
specimen.
Above are just a few pictures and native countries that
grow these wonderful plant specimens.
This was such
a wonderful educational trip to the Fort Myers Botanical Gardens.
Thomas Edison's Estate is known for the
Palm as well as the famous Banyan trees.
Great place to visit anytime of the year.