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Brief information about palm trees

  Palm tree roots ; The root system of palm trees is not very deep and very strong. After the first roots seen in palm seedlings, just below the ground and A thick root tuber develops at the level of the trunk. Depending on the root tuber a dense hairy root system is formed. The main roots are the same throughout their length. becomes thick. Above these roots are the second roots, and above them small roots are formed. Palm tree trunk features ; The palm trunk is very diverse. These;  Monotony : Palms are generally single, smooth and long-stemmed. are trees. Some palm species can be up to 40 meters tall.  Clustered stems : Plants with this stem are not very tall. The trunk appears as a bush.  Short trunks with swollen internodes : The trunks of this group of palm trees mostly in the soil and parallel to the soil surface or They extend along the soil surface.  Those with climbing trunks : In palm trees in this group, the trunk is narrow, The internodes are long a...

How long does a palm tree take to grow from seed?

  Single-stemmed and commercially produced palms that do not produce offspring are planted with seeds. is duplicated. Most palms produce seeds every year, while some species grow once after 40 years. It flowers and produces many seeds. Around 250000 seeds can create. Palm seeds should be taken from the plant after the fruits are fully ripe. seeds carefully removed from the fruit. Seeds should be dried in a dry and airy environment. Dried seeds should be stored in a suitable environment until planting. Timely planting of palm seeds positively affects the germination of the seed. The planting time of palm seeds is generally in the spring and summer months. of all seeds germination temperature is above 20 0C. The best germination is at a temperature of 30-35 0C. is happening. How long does it take for a palm tree to produce? When preparing pots for fast-growing palms, two parts peat and one part pine bark, a mixture obtained from a part of sand can be used. For slow-growing species, t...

Chamaerops Palm Tree

  Chamaerops Tree : Its homeland is Italy, Spain, Sicily, Algeria and Morocco, which are Mediterranean countries. It is Europe’s only native palm species. Its height is between 2-2.5 meters. fan shaped leaves are on long stems. The stem is spiny and 12-15 pieces consists of parts. The flowers of the young plant are yellow and have frequent spikes. It likes sunny and open air. temperate climate plant It is very suitable for growing.  Palm Chamaerops  It grows well in permeable soils. to dry periods rests comfortably. However, it requires frequent water after the first vegetation. Important cultivars are C. humilis, C.excelsa

Chamaerops Palm Tree

  Chamaerops Tree : Its homeland is Italy, Spain, Sicily, Algeria and Morocco, which are Mediterranean countries. It is Europe’s only native palm species. Its height is between 2-2.5 meters. fan shaped leaves are on long stems. The stem is spiny and 12-15 pieces consists of parts. The flowers of the young plant are yellow and have frequent spikes. Chamaerops Tree Palm It likes sunny and open air. temperate climate plant It is very suitable for growing. It grows well in permeable soils. to dry periods rests comfortably. However, it requires frequent water after the first vegetation. Important cultivars are C. humilis, C.excelsa

Phoenix canariensis Palm Tree

  Phoenix canariensis Palm Tree ; Its homeland is the Canary Islands. Africa, Madagascar, Central Asia, India, Pakistan, It grows in an area as far as Thailand and the Philippines. This species is 9-20 m tall and has a body with a diameter of 60-150 cm. Leaf bottom on stem surrounded by parts.  The aging leaves of the plant hang down. The flowers are on long, branched inflorescences that can grow to more than a meter in length. takes place. The fruit of the plant is brownish orange

Arecastrum Palm Tree

  Arecastrum palm tree : This species originates from South America. Its body is 20-30 cm in diameter. on the body form a crown of several leaves. In the lower parts of the trunk, the bottom parts of the petiole is found. The leaves are compound and can grow 2.7-4.5 m. Soft and bendable leaflets are 35-45 cm long. The width of the leaflets is 2.5 cm. Arecastrum palm This species is called the queen palm because of its decorativeness. This palm species Minimum temperature should be 18 0C. This type of plant can withstand short-term frosts. interior This species, which can be used as a plant, can be grown outdoors, provided that it is kept in suitable conditions in winter. It is also used when making arrangements

Areca palm Tree

  Areca Palm Tree : in southern Asia, eastern India, the Malaysian Archipelago, New Guinea, and Australia grows naturally. In the young period, the leaf colors are bright bright indoors. It is also grown for decorative purposes due to its green color and large size. Areca is a single-stemmed plant with a thin, long body and a height of 10-30 m. Body thickness is 5-12.5 cm in diameter. The crown formed by the leaves is small. Leaves develop upright. Leaf size can be 90 – 200 cm. Orange-red fruits their shells are covered with soft fibers. They are propagated from seed