Countries all around the world have national trees, either officially pronounced by their governments or unofficially recognized by most citizens. Usually, based on trees that grow naturally and prevalently within the country, national trees are often considered integral to a country’s heritage and identity as a nation, not to mention an important sign of patriotism. … Read more
Sunset Boulevard California and tropical beaches – these are a few classic places most people think of when palm trees are talked about. Palms are immediately recognized for their unique feather-like leaves and tall stems. Yet these aren’t the only key features that describe a typical palm tree. With over 2,500 palm tree species in … Read more
Palm trees are part of the Arecaceae family, a monocot plant commonly grown in tropical and subtropical countries. However, one might wonder – why are palm trees taking over Britain, a country with mostly cool and cloudy climates? Although it is a given that most palm trees are found in warmer climates, it doesn’t mean … Read more
It’s typical to see palm trees predominantly in South and Central America, North America, and Asia. From forests to roads and beaches, most of these locations are home to native palm trees. Out of 2,600 palm tree species found across the globe, only two are native to Europe – Chamaerops humilis in southwestern Europe and … Read more
When most people think about the species of trees that grow in the Dominican Republic, their minds go directly to palm trees – but that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface! There are so many different types of trees that call the Dominican Republic home, ranging from the rugged mesquite trees found in sandy … Read more
Palm trees thrive in tropical climates, so it comes as no surprise that the Dominican Republic is bursting with a bunch of beautiful species. Although not all of the palm trees that you see in the Dominican Republic are native to the country, they have quickly been naturalized here thanks to its perfect growing environment. … Read more
When you think of Hawaii, you probably see a series of tropical islands with white sandy beaches and towering palm trees everywhere you look. But did you know that there are many different types of palm trees and subspecies? Even more interesting is the fact that although Hawaii has weather that is preferable for palms, … Read more