Sunday, June 20, 2010

Triangle Palm


The triangle palm, Dypsis decaryi, also known as the Three sided palm is a very attractive plant from Madagascar. Probably it has the most unique appearance among all palm trees. It is often used in tropical and subtropical landscapes and as a potted plant. In Madagascar triangle palm is highly endangered. Palm tree seeds are over harvested in its native habitat. However, the triangle palm had become a svery desired palm in many countries around the world.
The name this palm got from the trunk shaped like a triangle. Silvery gray feather shaped leaves grow in three clear rows on he trunk.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Windmill palm


Windmill palm is one of the most hardy and beautiful palm trees. It grows rapidly and can tolerate coldness drugin cold summers. It grows to a height of 20-40 feet and has a slender trunk and beautiful complact fan-shaped leaves.