| Many people do not know that most of the Florida Palm Trees are not native to Florida. Those these palm trees are imported from all areas around the world, Florida has become well know for its numerous palm trees. There are five well known Florida palm trees.
1. Coconut Palm: This is the most popular and well known palm tree in the world. Growing to a height of 100 feet and having a slim trunk, it's one of the first sites you will notice when you visit Florida. Its greenish yellow coconuts will turn brown when ripened.
2. Florida Royal Palm: This Florida palm tree is one of the few natives to Florida. It can be easily identified by its glossy shaft rising from its light gray trunk. These can reach a height of 80 feet. You will find these Florida palm trees lining the streets of Florida.
3. Triangle Palm: Given this name because of its unusual triangular shaped base, this plant is easy to identify. Rising 20 feet and bearing small oval shaped fruit, these are suitable for full sunlight exposure. The Triangle palm also makes a nice indoor plant because of its slow growth.
4. Chinese Fan Palm: Imported originally from southern China, these palms are known for growing extremely slow. Trunks are usually less than 12 inches in diameter and growing to a height of 40 feet. These Florida palm trees have earned the nickname of Fountain Palm for its dipping palm leaves.
5. Canary Island Date Palm: These palms were imported off the coast of Africa. Measuring as high as 60 feet, they have stout trunks that often reach 3 feet in diameter. These are the heaviest of palm trees. A small tree of only 3 feet tall can weigh as much as one ton. Its leaves are sharp and stiff.
Palm trees are a well known trademark of Florida. Next time you visit Florida, take note of the many varieties of Florida palm trees.
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