Palms, Arecaceae, are the family of perennial flowering plants that is part of the monocot order, Arecales. The growth and physical forms of the Palms family can be described as climbers or tree-like and they are distinguished by their large fronds at the top of their unbranched stems. Palms can be found within almost every type of habitat – ranging from deserts to rainforests. More than two-thirds of palm species live within humid moist forests. There are around 2,600 species of Palms. The various species of Palms include the Bangalow Palm, Coconut, Oil Palm, Date Palm, Palmettos, and Fan Palm.

How fast do palm trees grow?

Palm trees can grow at different rates depending on the species and the growing conditions. In general, most palm trees grow relatively slowly, with a growth rate of around 1 to 2 feet per year. Some species, such as the Chinese fan palm, can grow faster, reaching a growth rate of up to 3 feet per year.

Why is it called a "palm" tree?

Palm trees are called "palm" trees because they have palm-shaped leaves. These leaves are long and slender, with a distinctive shape that resembles the shape of a palm. The term "palm" is used to describe the shape of the leaves and is not related to the tree's scientific classification or family.

What types of fruit can grow on palm trees?

Palm trees can produce a variety of different types of fruit, depending on the species. Some common types of fruit that grow on palm trees include coconuts, dates, and acai berries. Other types of fruit that can grow on palm trees include betel nuts, sago palms, and oil palms.

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Palms Guides
Browse through our curated Palms Guides for additional categorizations, tips, details, variations, styles, and histories of Palms. Guides provide additional insights into the unique properties and shared relationships between elements.
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49.2’-82’ | 15-25 m
23’-28.5’ | 7-8.7 m (Spread)
9.8”-19.7” | 25-50 cm (Trunk)
11.5’-14.8’ | 3.5-4.5 m (Leaf)
Alexandra Palm
2500.000
870.000
50.000
450.000
3200
GUIDE
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Alexandra Palm
32.8’-65.6’ | 10-20 m
7.9’-10.2’ | 2.4-3.1 m (Spread)
3.9”-5.9” | 10-15 cm (Trunk)
4.9’-6.6’ | 1.5-2 m (Leaf)
Betel Palm
2000.000
310.000
15.000
200.000
350
GUIDE
3D
Betel Palm
12’-20’ | 3.7-6.1 m
15.75’-19.4’ | 4.8-5.9 m (Spread)
23.6”-31.5” | 60-80 cm (Trunk)
10’-12’ | 3-3.7 m (Leaf)
Bottle Palm
610.000
590.000
80.000
370.000
20800
GUIDE
3D
Bottle Palm
40’-70’ | 12.2-21.3 m
10’-15’ | 3-4.6 m (Spread)
9.8”-15.75” | 25-40 cm (Trunk)
5’-7’ | 1.5-2.1 m (Leaf)
Cabbage Palm
2130.000
460.000
40.000
210.000
8900
GUIDE
3D
Cabbage Palm
49.2’-65.6’ | 15-20 m
10’-20’ | 3-6.1 m (Spread)
24”-36” | 60-91 cm (Trunk)
3’-6.6’ | .9-2 m (Leaf)
California Fan Palm
2000.000
610.000
91.000
200.000
5500
GUIDE
3D
California Fan Palm
32.8’-65.6’ | 10-20 m
19.7’-29.5’ | 6-9 m (Spread)
23.6”-47.2” | 60-120 cm (Trunk)
9.8’-19.7’ | 3-6 m (Leaf)
Canary Island Date Palm
2000.000
900.000
120.000
600.000
5900
GUIDE
3D
Canary Island Date Palm
32.8’-49.2’ | 10-15 m
15.4’-23.3’ | 4.7-7.1 m (Spread)
39.4”-51.2” | 100-130 cm (Trunk)
10’-15’ | 3-4.6 m (Leaf)
Chilean Wine Palm
1500.000
710.000
130.000
460.000
405
GUIDE
3D
Chilean Wine Palm
10’-29.5’ | 3-9 m
6.6’-12.5’ | 2-3.8 m (Spread)
7.9”-11.8” | 20-30 cm (Trunk)
3’-6’ | .9-1.8 m (Leaf)
Chinese Fan Palm
900.000
380.000
30.000
180.000
20300
GUIDE
3D
Chinese Fan Palm
20’-40’ | 6.1-12.2 m
5’-10.5’ | 1.5-3.2 m (Spread)
13.8”-27.6” | 35-70 cm (Trunk)
4.6’-6.2’ | 1.4-1.9 m (Leaf)
Chinese Windmill Palm
1220.000
320.000
70.000
190.000
52600
GUIDE
3D
Chinese Windmill Palm
65.6’-100’ | 20-30.5 m
22’-32.8’ | 6.7-10 m (Spread)
11.8”-17.7” | 30-45 cm (Trunk)
13.1’-19.7’ | 4-6 m (Leaf)
Coconut Palm
3050.000
1000.000
45.000
600.000
6200
GUIDE
3D
Coconut Palm
49.2’-82’ | 15-25 m
16.4’-25’ | 5-7.6 m (Spread)
15.75”-24” | 40-60 cm (Trunk)
9.8’-16.4’ | 3-5 m (Leaf)
Date Palm
2500.000
760.000
60.000
500.000
18600
GUIDE
3D
Date Palm
32.8’-55.8’ | 10-17 m
21’-36’ | 6.4-11 m (Spread)
11.8”-17.7” | 30-45 cm (Trunk)
3.9’-6.6’ | 1.2-2 m (Leaf)
Doum Palm
1700.000
1100.000
45.000
200.000
120
GUIDE
3D
Doum Palm
8’-13.1’ | 2.4-4 m
11.5’-15.75’ | 3.5-4.8 m (Spread)
7.9”-9.8” | 20-25 cm (Trunk)
18”-24” | .45-.61 m (Leaf)
European Fan Palm
400.000
480.000
25.000
61.000
5200
GUIDE
3D
European Fan Palm
16.4’-32.8’ | 5-10 m
8.2’-11.5’ | 2.5-3.5 m (Spread)
6”-12” | 15-30.5 cm (Trunk)
8’-10’ | 2.4-3 m (Leaf)
Foxtail Palm
1000.000
350.000
30.500
300.000
35800
GUIDE
3D
Foxtail Palm
10’-20’ | 3-6.1 m
10.8’-21.7’ | 3.3-6.6 m (Spread)
11.8”-23.6” | 30-60 cm (Trunk)
5’-10’ | 1.5-3 m (Leaf)
Jelly Palm
610.000
660.000
60.000
300.000
11300
GUIDE
3D
Jelly Palm
20’-40' | 6.1-12.2 m
12’-22’ | 3.7-6.7 m (Spread)
18”-24” | 45-60 cm (Trunk)
4’-6’ | 1.2-1.8 m (Leaf)
Mexican Blue Palm
1220.000
670.000
60.000
180.000
800
GUIDE
3D
Mexican Blue Palm
50’-80’ | 15.2-24.4 m
8’-10’ | 2.4-3 m (Spread)
10”-14” | 25.4-35.6 cm (Trunk)
3’-4’ | .9-1.2 m (Leaf)
Mexican Fan Palm
2440.000
300.000
35.600
120.000
8000
GUIDE
3D
Mexican Fan Palm
3’-5.9’ | .9-1.8 m
3.9’-7.9’ | 1.2-2.4 m (Spread)
9.8”-15.75” | 25-40 cm (Trunk)
15”-20” | .38-.51 m (Leaf)
Needle Palm
180.000
240.000
40.000
51.000
5100
GUIDE
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Needle Palm
5.9’-9.8’ | 1.8-3 m
5.9’-7.9’ | 1.8-2.4 m (Spread)
3”-6” | 7.6-15.2 cm (Trunk)
2’-3.9’ | .6-1.2 m (Leaf)
Pygmy Date Palm
300.000
240.000
15.200
120.000
44000
GUIDE
3D
Pygmy Date Palm
32.8’-49.2’ | 10-15 m
20’-25’ | 6.1-7.6 m (Spread)
11.8”-23.6” | 30-60 cm (Trunk)
8.2’-16.4’ | 2.5-5 m (Leaf)
Queen Palm
1500.000
760.000
60.000
500.000
31300
GUIDE
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Queen Palm
50’-80’ | 15.2-24.4 m
10’-20’ | 3-6.1 m (Spread)
18”-30” | 46-76 cm (Trunk)
6.6’-13.1’ | 2-4 m (Leaf)
Royal Palm
2440.000
610.000
76.000
400.000
8800
GUIDE
3D
Royal Palm
Jelly Palm (Butia capitata)
Size comparison drawing of the Jelly Palm compared to a person and other Palm species

The Jelly Palm (Butia capitata) is a highly nutritious food source as the palm is harvested to produce juice, liquor, or ice cream. The monoecious tree is commonly found in Brazil, possessing a slow growth rate and a stout solitary trunk with blue-green or gray-green leaves. These leaves curve towards the trunk, forming a dense arching crown. The Jelly Palm is easy to grow, tolerant to heat, cold, salt, and drought conditions. It favors well-drained soil under partial or full sunlight and cool temperatures. It has a stouter structure. Hence, it can be kept indoors.

Jelly Palms have an overall height between 10’-20’ (3-6.1 m) and spread diameter of 10.8’-21.7’ (3.3-6.6 m). The trunk of the Jelly Palm has a diameter of 11.8”-23.6” (30-60 cm) with leaf lengths between 5’-10’ (1.5-3 m).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of the Jelly Palm viewed from the front and top
The Jelly Palm (Butia capitata) is a highly nutritious food source as the palm is harvested to produce juice, liquor, or ice cream. The monoecious tree is commonly found in Brazil, possessing a slow growth rate and a stout solitary trunk with blue-green or gray-green leaves.

Jelly Palms have an overall height between 10’-20’ (3-6.1 m) and spread diameter of 10.8’-21.7’ (3.3-6.6 m). The trunk of the Jelly Palm has a diameter of 11.8”-23.6” (30-60 cm) with leaf lengths between 5’-10’ (1.5-3 m).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of the Jelly Palm viewed from the front and top
Jelly Palm (Butia capitata)
Height:
10’-20’ | 3-6.1 m
Width:
10.8’-21.7’ | 3.3-6.6 m (Spread)
Length:
5’-10’ | 1.5-3 m (Leaf)
Depth:
11.8”-23.6” | 30-60 cm (Trunk)
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Butia capitata

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Jelly Palm front elevation, plan view

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European Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis)
Scale illustration of an average European Fan Palm compared to other species of palms and a human

The European Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis) is a flowering evergreen tree that is part of the Arecaceae family. The European Fan Palm is native to continental Europe and is typically found in the southwestern Europe region in Spain, Portugal, and Italy. The European Fan Palm has a shrub-like appearance and grows shoots with palmate leaves that have a triangular silhouette.

Its leaves also have 10 to 20 leaflets. The flowers of the European Fan Palm grow densely at the top of the stems. The European Fan Palm can tolerate cold temperatures. The European Fan Palm is not in danger of extinction. The uniquely shaped green, blues, or gray leaves have petioles which have needle-like spines and can be used to make brooms while the husk is edible. It is tolerant of forest fires.

European Fan Palms have an overall height between 8’-13.1’ (2.4-4 m) and combined spread diameter of 11.5’-15.75’ (3.5-4.8 m). The trunk of the European Fan Palm has a diameter of 7.9”-9.8” (20-25 cm) with leaf lengths between 18”-24” (.45-.61 m).

Pair of dimensioned illustrations of the European Fan Palm seen from the top and elevation views
The European Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis) is a flowering evergreen tree that is part of the Arecaceae family. The European Fan Palm is native to continental Europe and is typically found in the southwestern Europe region in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

European Fan Palms have an overall height between 8’-13.1’ (2.4-4 m) and combined spread diameter of 11.5’-15.75’ (3.5-4.8 m). The trunk of the European Fan Palm has a diameter of 7.9”-9.8” (20-25 cm) with leaf lengths between 18”-24” (.45-.61 m).

Pair of dimensioned illustrations of the European Fan Palm seen from the top and elevation views
European Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis)
Height:
8’-13.1’ | 2.4-4 m
Width:
11.5’-15.75’ | 3.5-4.8 m (Spread)
Length:
18”-24” | .45-.61 m (Leaf)
Depth:
7.9”-9.8” | 20-25 cm (Trunk)
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Chamaerops humilis

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European Fan Palm front elevation, plan view

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Mexican Blue Palm (Brahea armata)
Comparison drawing of the Mexican Blue Palm compared to similar Palm species and a person

The Mexican Blue Palm (Brahea armata) also known as the Blue Hesper Palm is a large evergreen palm that belongs to the Arecaceae family and is typically planted as an ornamental tree. The Mexican Blue Palm is native to the Baja California state in Mexico. The leaves of the Mexican Blue Palm have a distinct blue coloring and create a shag at the top of its trunk and the palm its name. It also grows flowers that are small and have a cream coloring. The fruits grown by the Mexican Blue Palm are brown and oval. The Mexican Blue Palm is not in danger of extinction.

Mexican Blue Palms have an overall height between 20’-40' (6.1-12.2 m) and spread diameter of 12’-22’ (3.7-6.7 m). The trunk of the Mexican Blue Palm has a diameter of 18”-24” (45-60 cm) with leaf lengths between 4’-6’ (1.2-1.8 m).

Scaled set of drawings of the Mexican Blue Palm in front and top views with dimensions
The Mexican Blue Palm (Brahea armata) also known as the Blue Hesper Palm is a large evergreen palm that belongs to the Arecaceae family and is typically planted as an ornamental tree. The Mexican Blue Palm is native to the Baja California state in Mexico.

Mexican Blue Palms have an overall height between 20’-40' (6.1-12.2 m) and spread diameter of 12’-22’ (3.7-6.7 m). The trunk of the Mexican Blue Palm has a diameter of 18”-24” (45-60 cm) with leaf lengths between 4’-6’ (1.2-1.8 m).

Scaled set of drawings of the Mexican Blue Palm in front and top views with dimensions
Mexican Blue Palm (Brahea armata)
Height:
20’-40' | 6.1-12.2 m
Width:
12’-22’ | 3.7-6.7 m (Spread)
Length:
4’-6’ | 1.2-1.8 m (Leaf)
Depth:
18”-24” | 45-60 cm (Trunk)
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Brahea armata

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Mexican Blue Palm front elevation, plan view

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Chilean Wine Palm (Jubaea spectabilis)
Comparison drawing of the Chilean Wine Palm compared to similar Palm species and a person

The Chilean Wine Palm (Jubaea spectabilis) also referenced as the Chile Cocopalm or Palma Chilena is a palm tree that belongs to the Arecaceae family. The Chilean Wine Palm is native to southwestern South America specifically to the region of central Chile. The Chilean Wine Palm is known for having one of the thickest trunks of any palm species. Its crown is typically wider than its height and its leaves give the crown a V-shape. The Chilean Wine Palm tree grows flowers that then produce spherical edible fruits that turn yellow when mature. The Chilean Wine Palm is vulnerable to extinction.

Chilean Wine Palms have an overall height between 32.8’-49.2’ (10-15 m) and spread diameter of 15.4’-23.3’ (4.7-7.1 m). The trunk of the Chilean Wine Palm has a diameter of 39.4”-51.2” (100-130 cm) with leaf lengths between 10’-15’ (3-4.6 m).

Scaled set of drawings of the Chilean Wine Palm in front and top views with dimensions
The Chilean Wine Palm (Jubaea spectabilis) also referenced as the Chile Cocopalm or Palma Chilena is a palm tree that belongs to the Arecaceae family. The Chilean Wine Palm is native to southwestern South America specifically to the region of central Chile.

Chilean Wine Palms have an overall height between 32.8’-49.2’ (10-15 m) and spread diameter of 15.4’-23.3’ (4.7-7.1 m). The trunk of the Chilean Wine Palm has a diameter of 39.4”-51.2” (100-130 cm) with leaf lengths between 10’-15’ (3-4.6 m).

Scaled set of drawings of the Chilean Wine Palm in front and top views with dimensions
Chilean Wine Palm (Jubaea spectabilis)
Height:
32.8’-49.2’ | 10-15 m
Width:
15.4’-23.3’ | 4.7-7.1 m (Spread)
Length:
10’-15’ | 3-4.6 m (Leaf)
Depth:
39.4”-51.2” | 100-130 cm (Trunk)
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Jubaea spectabilis

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Chilean Wine Palm front elevation, plan view

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Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis)
Size comparison drawing of the Bottle Palm compared to a person and other Palm species

The Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis) is native to Mauritius, specifically Round Island. It is also called palmiste gargoulette and has a large swollen trunk near the base. The position of the swollen trunk (when young) separates it from other plant species with swollen trunks. Besides, the black or orange fruits are much smaller, and their inflorescence branches in four orders. It prefers tropical or subtropical climates where there is no cold. It gets its name from its unique trunk shape, though its overall size is small but striking. It has long, slender, dark-green, graceful fronds. Bottle Palms are slow-growing, high salt-tolerant, and prefer well-drained wet soils.

Bottle Palms have an overall height between 12’-20’ (3.7-6.1 m) and spread diameter of 15.75’-19.4’ (4.8-5.9 m). The trunk of the Bottle Palm has a diameter of 23.6”-31.5” (60-80 cm) with leaf lengths between 10’-12’ (3-3.7 m).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of the Bottle Palm viewed from the front and top
The Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis) is native to Mauritius, specifically Round Island. It is also called palmiste gargoulette and has a large swollen trunk near the base. The position of the swollen trunk (when young) separates it from other plant species with swollen trunks.

Bottle Palms have an overall height between 12’-20’ (3.7-6.1 m) and spread diameter of 15.75’-19.4’ (4.8-5.9 m). The trunk of the Bottle Palm has a diameter of 23.6”-31.5” (60-80 cm) with leaf lengths between 10’-12’ (3-3.7 m).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of the Bottle Palm viewed from the front and top
Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis)
Height:
12’-20’ | 3.7-6.1 m
Width:
15.75’-19.4’ | 4.8-5.9 m (Spread)
Length:
10’-12’ | 3-3.7 m (Leaf)
Depth:
23.6”-31.5” | 60-80 cm (Trunk)
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Hyophorbe lagenicaulis

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Bottle Palm front elevation, plan view

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