June 2010
2 posts
Dwarf palm
The Dwarf palm is a native to the Eastern United States. This palm tree can tolerate temperatures below 0 degrees F and makes the list of the most cold hardy palms. Native to South of US it can be successfully grown in northern regions. The dwarf palm rarely grows in height, it is a very small comparaed to other types of palm trees. It has a subterranean trunk and small fan shaped leaves. The...
Queen Palm
Queen palm is a fast growing palm tree, scientific name Syagrus romanzoffiana. It is probably the most commonly used species of palm tree in tropical and subtropical landscapes. Queen palm has a straight, ringed trunk and a graceful crown of glossy, bright green, soft, pinnate leaves. It is reasonable cold hardy. Queen palm grows the best under ful sunlight exposure. Dead leaves require pruning...
March 2010
1 post
Palm Trees
Palm trees give any landscape “tropical” look and feel. There are different types of palm trees. There are palm trees with costapalmate, palmate and pinnate leaves.Usually palm trees love full sun, but some of them need full shade.
December 2009
1 post
Whooping Crane
The Whooping crane lives from Canada to Texas and Florida in marshes and swamps. The Whooping Crane eats fish, invertebrates and insects. The average height of the Whooping Crane is 5 feet tall.
November 2009
5 posts
Dates and the Middle East
Dates are one of the most important foods of the Middle East. Dates can be eaten fresh, dry or in desserts. Chocolate covered dates are the best candies in the Middle east.
Dates are very important fruits in your diet. Regular consumption of these fruits help to reduce risk of various diseases such as heart problems, cancer, obesity. They are the best natural antioxidants.
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October 2009
2 posts
Date Palm
Phoenix dactylifera,commonly also as the Date Palm, is a palm tree extensively cultivated for its edible sweet dates.
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Date palms can be easily grown from seed, but only 50% of seedlings will be females.