This tree is valued for its delicious fruit. Reviewed by Kathleen Miller The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) has a commanding presence. Its arching, gray-green, waxy fronds can reach more than 10 feet ...

Archaeologists have traced the cultivation of the date palm—also known as Phoenix dactylifera—back millennia. Centuries later, this tree's delicious fruits remain a staple in cuisines around the world ...

Germinating and growing time-lapse of a palm tree from a seed to a young plant. The pit was extracted from a dried date. It was then wrapped into a moist paper towel to germinate. After 20 days, the ...

Palms are an important group of plants that we use to create a tropical look in our landscapes. May through August is the preferred time to plant palms here because the warm soil will encourage ...

PLANTING PALMS: If you want to plant palms in your landscape, the best time is May through August. Palms establish best when planted into warm soil. Select hardier palms that survive severe freezes, ...

As we continue to observe how climate change is making an impact around the world, planting and preserving trees is a crucial need of our time. No one is unaware of the enormous role trees have to our ...