Most palm trees are not coconut trees. Cocos nucifera, the coconut tree, is the only living species in the genus Cocos. It's a part of the family Aracaceae, which is composed of a few thousand species ...

Palm Sunday is April 13 and palms have long been a symbol of sunny California. There are many different types of palms around California, but there is only one native to the area. The palm tree isn’t ...

Most plants benefit from companion planting - where each species complements the other. This can be even more important in drier, arid zones where water is more scarce. Palm trees are often grown in ...

In the fall of 1949, the City of Palm Springs dedicated 308 palm trees in an official ceremony. The community had worked diligently to acquire and plant the palms along the drive at the entrance to ...

Palm Sunday is April 13 and palms have long been a symbol of sunny Southern California. There are many different types of palms around California, but there is only one native to the area. The palm ...

Hurricanes and tropical storms can wreak havoc in the lives of Florida residents, but once the necessities are taken care of, your attention may turn to conditions in your yard. Once you can safely ...

If you’re fortunate enough to live in a tropical (or almost tropical!) climate, there are many different palm trees you can grow in your garden. They can lend an exotic look to your garden, making you ...