| Palm trees are popular in gardens all over the world | | | | can reach thirty-five feet within a twenty year period |
| and are usually found in the tropics, costal regions, | | | | of time. This palm needs soil rich in magnesium and, |
| deserts and generally warmer areas. Some species | | | | as expected, plenty of water though they do not do |
| grow faster than other species, particularly due to | | | | well near the ocean due to the abundance of salt in |
| the climate which affects the growth in most types | | | | the air. The King Kong or Black Trunk Palms are also |
| of palm trees. Some palm trees need continually | | | | faster growing trees with the potential to reach eight |
| warmer weather while some can bear the colder | | | | feet tall. Unlike some other species, though, this tree |
| climates. In some trees, the warmer weather results | | | | grows in width before it grows in height and also |
| in faster growth and, in those trees, the trunk | | | | grows large, horizontal leaves. It is one of the wider |
| becomes taller more quickly. This is important to | | | | types as far as trunk diameter. Finally, the Royal |
| consider when choosing the appropriate plants for | | | | Palms are moderately fast in growth, possibly reach |
| your garden, particularly if you want a tall line of | | | | twenty feet in ten years with quality care. This tree |
| trees in a shorter period of time. | | | | requires a nutrient rich soil, a lot of sun and plenty of |
| There are several types of palm trees varying by | | | | water. Similar to the King Kong or Black Trunk |
| commonality to growth rate. Queen Palms are the | | | | species, the Royal Palms grow a wider trunk before |
| most common species of palm trees and, actually, do | | | | growing tall. It does not grow well in colder weathers, |
| fairly well in the colder climates. Queen Palms need a | | | | specifically before twenty six degrees Fahrenheit. |
| lot of water and quality soil. They reach around | | | | As you see, the needs of palm trees vary by |
| twenty-five feet in a time span of seven to ten | | | | species. You must consider the needs of the |
| years, but they can reach a height of sixty feet. The | | | | different types before you plant it to be sure you |
| King Palm is a faster growing tree and grows faster | | | | can meet its requirements and allow it to grow to its |
| with full sun. It requires a rich and nutrient soil and | | | | full potential. Some do well in continually warmer |
| plenty of water, but with good care these trees can | | | | weathers, while some can handle the occasional |
| reach twenty-five feet in ten years and have a | | | | colder weather. Also, be sure to ask the nursery |
| maximum height potential of approximately forty | | | | about the day length of each type of plant. Some |
| feet. The King Palm is a good species choice if you | | | | trees need a lot of continual sun while others do |
| desire a shade or canopy of trees. | | | | better in partial sun. It is important to understand the |
| Another choice in faster growing trees is the Majesty | | | | heat and sun requirements for the tree you choose. |
| Palm, which reaches around ten feet in ten years and | | | | |