Some of the Most Popular Artificial Palm Trees

If you're thinking of purchasing one or many artificial palm trees, it's nice to know what varieties are out there, and what generally is the most popular (which tells you that that particular palm tree is consistently pleasing to the eye). Here are some of the best artificial palm trees that many people found satisfying.

• Areca Palm trees- these can come in heights of 5-9 feet, are have a silkly plume of leaves. They have many thin, silky leaves that many churches use for Palm Sunday.
• Phoenix artificial palm trees- these are a very popular tree, with heights ranging up to ten feet or more. The trunks on these palms tend to be thicker and darker.
• Canary date palm tree- these artificial palm trees are replicas of the palms from the canary islands. These are created to be up to 30 feet tall.
• Coconut Palm trees- this is one of the popular palm trees you think of when you're in Florida or on an island. These can be very tall too and can be created to be up to 24 feet tall.
• Cycas palm trees- shorter palms, most around 6 feet.
• Banana palms- another great natural looking palm. Great for the indoors. Average height around 12 feet.

Natural Habitat of Palm Trees

When you're thinking of purchasing an artificial palm tree, it's nice to know a little background information on the real ones. So, where do natural palm trees grow and thrive? Palm trees grow in warm and sunny climates and always near water. Well, actually some species of palm trees do not like full sun, and will only grow in shaded areas. However, most palms need full sun in order to grow properly. These include the common date palm, coconut palm, and queen palm (which can astoundingly grow up to 60 feet high). Some places in the United States where you will find a variety of palm trees include Hawaii, Florida, Arizona, and California. Palm trees are also very common in Mexico and in the Caribean Islands. You may also find them in desert climates around an Oasis. Another interesting fact about palm trees is that they only grow at one point in their life (it's usually pretty quick), and then stop. They also do not grow wider as they get older. They stay slim and sleek all their lives. Pretty nice, right?

Outdoor Artificial Palm Trees

Outdoor palms are another great choice for many places. They will add an unquestionable tropical dominance to your home, hotel, or resort. However, they tend to be much more expensive, mostly due to the increased height of outdoor artificial palm trees. Some online stores will give you discounts for purchasing bulk loads of palm trees, as most establishments do have a need of multiple artificial palm trees. Selection tends to be slighly less diverse as well. Some popular outdoor trees include cycas palms (usually 4 to 8 feet in height), polybend palms (up to 12 feet tall, can be ordered to be heavily curved to very straight), phoenix palms (great natural looking palms that can be ordered very tall), arcea palms (shorter, but they have a wide and full plume), and outdoor fiberglass palms (these can be customized and be up to 20 feet, very expensive at around $1500, but very strong and durable). If you want to give your home or building that relaxing tropical outdoor look, then you should considering purchasing outdoor artificial palm trees.