How to grow a palm tree its facts and benefits

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Basic information 

Palm trees have almost 2600 species with large evergreen leaves. Sand is the best land for the cultivation of these trees. There are many gardens where hundreds of trees are grown for the production of coconut and date fruits which are of a high cost. These trees are the symbol of victory and in Islam, it is associated with paradise trees. About 6000 years ago the date palm was cultivated and its date was served as food to the peoples. There most species are native to tropical and subtropical climates.

What are palm trees?

Palm trees are mostly found on Islands such as Maldives island one of the fastest-growing trees. It has a long bark about 70 to 80 feet. The most popular types of Palm trees are Coconut trees and date fruit trees. It is one of the most beneficial trees in the world for its hardwood and money-making fruits also popular for its fast-growing ability. 

Are palm trees grow large?

Palm trees are one of the tallest trees in the world and can grow up to 160 feet to 200 feet or above which is a very large height in order compare with other trees. Depending on their species its height varies and shorten but most species are with large heights. So, we can say that yes, Palm trees grow large.

How to grow a palm tree

We can divide the process of growing Palm trees into 3 steps that you can easily understand about process of growing a palm tree.

Step 1: Choosing the best palm plant or seed

It is better to buy a plant rather than seeds because seeds are in more danger than a plant from diseases. But if you want to grow by yourself you can grow a palm tree as you want. You can buy it from any nursery or a shop near you. Coconut and date fruit plants are the most common plants to choose from. But the important factor is your climate or environment try to choose the plant that is environmentally friendly or can easily be grown in your local area. If you don't want to choose the high palm due to small land or something else then European fan palms and Chinese windmill palms are the best plants for you.

Step 2: How to plant a Palm tree?

You can plant a palm tree by following steps:

• The rootball of the plant should be covered by soil. 
• Dig a hole around the planting area which should be twice to the rootball.
• After that place, the plant rootball into the hole and then fill it with soil.
• Water the plant and leave it for a day.

Step 3: Proper watering and fertilizing

Palm trees are water-thirsty trees that need water 2 times daily. Also, we can include some fertilizing material in the soil around the plant to increase their growth and also for fastening the speed of growing. Fertilizers are like catalysts in the process of growing also play a very important role in the production of the best fruit on it and making it beneficial for us.

These were few steps to grow a palm tree but we will discuss more about this tree that why palm trees are more beneficial than other trees.

What are the benefits of palm trees?

• These plants are used for absorbing the indoor air pollutants and dust that are emitted by our painted walls and wooden furniture.
• These are beneficial for their fruit as well as their wood. Its wood is very hard and widely used for making wood products all over the world.
• Like other trees, their major task is to provide oxygen to humans and maintain the environmental balance.
• Increase in rain and decrease storms.
• As a source of food for many animals like monkeys and also for human beings.

What are the uses of palm leaves?

Its leaves are called fronds and used for many purposes like Mulch for garden beds, Roof thatch, Garden fencing, Woven baskets, Hats, Fuel, Nutritional feed for livestock, and many other purposes.

What is so special about palm trees?

There are many things about the Palm tree but the most important and special is its life period it can live more than 100 years or above. Also, its height is more than normal trees and one of the fast-growing trees is also the special thing about this tree.

Which is the most common type of palm tree?

The most common palm tree that is found everywhere on earth is King Palm. It is also a fast-growing tree and high up to 40 feet or above. You can grow this tree anywhere you want and also available commonly in every nursery or tree shop. You can also buy this online from different online stores.

Conclusions

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