Home exterior landscaping projects
have been depending a lot on palm trees for exterior landscaping. Though a
variety of trees are used depending on the design yet palm trees have a special
position in landscaping projects. Palm trees, especially sabal palm are quite
extensively used in home landscaping for a variety of reasons. The palm tree
and all its varieties are renowned for their toughness and that is one of the
reasons out of many. Below are some of the major reasons behind the popularity
of palm trees in South Carolina and Florida and its adjoining areas.
- Palm trees are tough: There’s no doubt to this fact and it has been known for centuries. A plant that grows in harsh deserts and unforgiving tundra has to be a tough one. Therefore palm trees can very easily flourish in habitable climates without any hassles. This makes them ideal for landscaping irrespective of the area and its climate.
- Palm trees can flourish in a variety of climates: Palm trees are hardy and adaptable in nature plus they are equipped with several evolutionary modifications that make them invulnerable against harsh climatic conditions.
- Palm trees require low maintenance: Palm trees don’t need to be watered daily and also are low on maintenance of all types. This is due to the palm trees natural evolutionary modifications such as its compound leaves that almost bocks the process of transpiration and its tough hide on the bark. The bark stops the flow of transpiration and also blocks out pests from boring into its hide.
This means that these trees
will rarely need any special attention and regular maintenance which makes them
ideal for planting in homes.
- Palm trees give an exotic look to the home: If someone is asked to imagine a tropical or exotic land then the first thing he will imagine will be a palm tree. The tree is synonymous with a tropical feel and having a palm tree in your yard will give your home a tropical look that is sure to attract interest and appreciation from your friends and family. There is another advantage too-palm trees come in smaller avatars too which means they can now be planted inside the home too and in large pots.