Some species of palm trees are among the tallest trees in the world.
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We grow source and propagate a large variety of plants from the very rare and unusual to the more frequently used in uk gardens.
Palms plants are synonymous with exotic locations and holidays away on gorgeous sunny beaches.
Each spring is also a good time to feed your potted trees.
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However there are many hardy palm trees available which are ideal for the uk s temperate climate.
Hardy palms are invaluable as structural plants in tropical style gardens and look effective when planted with bananas bamboos and new zealand flax.
Each variety of palm tree has its own sun shade and humidity preferences.
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Palm trees need pruning to remove old leaves that have become damaged.
Palms are part of the arecaceae family of plants and prefer tropical climates.
Care for potted palm trees.
In hot desert areas potted palm trees need protections from full sun.
Removing these fronds by pruning palm plants not only prevents breakage damage it also eliminates nesting places for rats scorpions and other pests.
Potted palm trees bring the feeling of the tropics indoors.
Another good reason to start trimming a palm tree is when it has become a fire hazard or visual hazard in your yard.
Remove the top 5cm of soil and replace with compost and slow release fertilizer.
Most palms need tropical or subtropical temperatures but there are some suitable for planting outdoors in the british isles.
The palm centre is a uk nursery supplying interesting palm trees and other exotic plants from around the world.
This makes them a bit fussier.
We recommend this is done in early spring.
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Palm trees are also grown for their oil palm oil and their wood to make wicker furniture.
This means that you can easily grow these exotic looking specimens in your own garden enabling you to bring a bit of holiday luxury to your own home.
These trees are as tall as a 25 story building.
Think about cutting back a palm tree if you notice dead or dying fronds.
Potted trees will need to be repotted when they grow too large for their existing pot.
Although palm trees don t grow as tall as californian sequoia trees the wax palm in colombia can reach heights of 200 ft.