Christmas Palm Tree-Landscape Perfection

The Christmas palm tree will add a touch of beauty to any space.

It is super popular for landscapes and containers.

Considered to be a small to medium size tree that is fairly easy to grow.

Some nicknames for this tree include the Manila Palm or Dwarf Royal.

Manila Palm because it originally comes from the Philippines.

 Appearance

Dwarf Royal because it has much the same kind of characteristics of the larger Royal palm but on a much smaller scale.

Some actually consider the Christmas tree palm leaves to be prettier in presentation with the nice curve they have to them.

We have about 10 of them in our yard now. Love their smaller size and leaves.

Growth and Care of Christmas Palm Trees

The Christmas palm tree is tropical to sub-tropical and grow in a wide range of soil types as long as it is well drained. No standing water around the roots.

They will thrive in full sun to part sun - fertilizing with a good quality palm food and mineral mix- make sure it is slow release- every 4 months or so.

They require water regularly. If there are drought conditions setting up they will do okay for a short time. It's much better for you to supplement water until it passes.

A small root ball allows for them to be grown in containers and can be taken inside to a sunny location in the colder months.

This tree is not considered to be cold tolerant as they don’t do well with any frost. It will surely kill them.

In a container, their growth will slow and they will never reach their full size. Maybe only 10-12 feet at most.

Outside in soil, they will grow taller and a bit faster, reaching closer to 20 feet or so.

They require minimal pruning and just the brown fronds that haven’t released themselves yet, but that’s it, no more.

That's one of the things I like the most about them.  They aren't heavy and awkward to carry to the compost and you don't have to do a lot to pick up after them. 

Not nearly as dangerous as to put a hammock under as a coconut palm can be either.

You can often purchase youngsters in pots of 1, 2 or 3. They can then be planted in containers or your landscape.

If you plant them with the roots close together, over time their trunks will arc away from each other coming back close again at the crown.

What a unique landscape center piece they make when they  mature.

If you are looking for a versatile easy to grow tree, with beauty and grace then consider the Christmas palm tree as your next choice.

NOTE :  About Buying Palms

If you are looking to buy palm trees of any kind then I would highly recommend purchasing through the Real Palm Tree Store.

They are a huge nursery based in Florida with connections to many quality growers.

Whether you are ordering from inside the United States, Canada or another part of the world-- ordering one tree for your landscape or many for a commercial project-- I’m confident you won’t be disappointed.

Their customer service is second to none; all products are high quality and backed by a money back 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Make sure to visit real palm trees, ask questions and read the reviews before buying anywhere else.

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You may find these other articles useful:

Indoor palm trees includes the varieties that are easiest to grow in your ho,e of office year round.

For a more specific type of palm check out the small,  medium, large and cold hardy varieties for a list of trees in each category.

Growing will define the plant hardiness zones, soil and lighting types, as well as other commonly used garden terminology.

Planting gives you best practices to get your tropical specimen off to the best start.

Fertilizing teaches how to read the label, what the numbers mean, calculating the correct amount and where to apply.

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