The sago palm may look like a tiny palm tree with its glossy, stiff fronds, but it is not a palm tree at all. Sago palms are cycads, some of the most ancient plants, dating back to prehistoric times.

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 ...

Majesty palm (Ravenea rivularis) is a tropical tree native to Madagascar, where it can grow nearly 100 feet tall, and an ...

What would a tropical vacation be without palm trees? That’s why every year millions of palm trees are trucked north to local nurseries so gardeners can enjoy them for a few months during the summer.

The sheer beauty of palm trees rank them among the most highly-valued landscaping plants in the world. Their bold and exotic character sets them apart from other plants. Included in the planting ...

Imagine harvesting fresh dates to enjoy from a tree you planted yourself. Although such an idea may seem daunting, date palms are surprisingly easy to grow. And the best part? You can start your own ...

The subject of last week’s column was palm trees and that will be the subject for this column as well. I recently learned that someone in Fountain Valley has a collection of 200 palm tree species ...