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There are various types of palm trees for landscaping. However, there are a number of homeowners who for prefer more palm trees that are short and small. One popular reason is that small palm trees due to their size are generally unobtrusive and do not block the landscape of a garden. Another is that a small palm tree requires less maintenance. Some gardeners on the other hand prefer small palm trees for landscaping due to space constraints. They would like to add a tropical flavor in their yard but their lot is not big enough to accommodate tall palm trees.
A palm tree is considered small if by nature, it doesn’t exceed 20 feet at maturity. Trees that go beyond this height typically fall into the tall palms category. If you are interested in using small palm trees for landscaping, bear in mind that many of them prefer shade rather than direct sun exposure. This can be explained by the fact that in the wild, these kinds of palm tree species are accustomed to not receiving abundant sunlight since they are for the most part dwarfed by other trees. Among all small palm trees for landscaping, the pygmy date palm is considered to be one of the most popular and well-loved. This tree belongs to the group of indoor palm trees and at full maturity would generally not grow taller than 10 feet. The pygmy date would give any room corner or office a tropical and exotic appeal. Aside from being a looker, this tree can also ward off air pollutants such as xylene in homes and offices. The pygmy date is a fruit bearing tree and also produces lovely yellow flowers. This tree is native to several Southeast Asian counties such as Burma, Laos, and Thailand.
The slow-growing Pindo palm also ranks high in the popular small palm trees for landscaping list. This tree produces edible fruits and can only grow to a maximum height of 20 feet. It is a very hardy palm tree that can thrive in both cold and hot climates. Its leaves which can appear bluish grey or light green can grow to 5 to 10 feet long. It would look good as a standalone tree or bunched with other plants and trees. The Pindo palm is a low maintenance tree that is not known to suffer from many diseases. The size potential of this tree can be influenced not only by the amount of sun exposure it receives but also soil type.
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Author Bio Box: Patricia Wainwright
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