For one thing, the roots of monocots don't get thicker with age, and don't branch out much. Dicot roots get woody with age and branch all over the place. Inside a palm tree are a bunch of vascular bundles made up of xylem and phloem tissue.
Xylem tissue conducts water and phloem conducts nutrients. Each of these bundles is wrapped in a ring of cells called a bundle sheath. These bundles not only feed and water the palm, but they sort of act like reinforcing bars. They give the trunk of a palm suppleness and allow it to bend in the wind. We have a palm tree that is getting taller and is now starting to lean. Should we be concerned about it falling over? A couple different tree trimmers have told me not to worry, but I'm not sure of their judgement.
If the water is applied to the soil out a distance 5 to 6 ft from the trunk in all directions and two feet deep, I agree with your landscape professionals and not to worry about it. Roots grow where there is water. When we envision a tropical paradise we often think of palm tree lined beaches.
Palm trees are a big part of beach life but have you ever wondered why palm trees grow near the ocean? There are many types of palms but coconut palm trees have adapted to fully appreciate the beach. They grow well near the ocean because they convert salty water into fresh water, enjoy sandy soils, thrive in competition-free sunlight, are wind tolerant, and they even use the sea to distribute their seed.
Did you know there are at least 2, different species of palm trees? There are ornamental palms that are bred for landscaping and palms that are cultivated for oil, dates, and nuts. A common characteristic of palms is they do well in hot climates, however not all palms grow well near the ocean. The coconut is a special palm that has adapted to thrive in environments near the sea.
These palm trees grow on or nearby the beach in tropical climates all over the world. In America, coconuts are found primarily in two States, Florida and Hawaii. While on the tree, coconuts are covered in a green husk that eventually turns into a brown seed. Coconuts can be picked from a palm tree but given time they will fall to the ground naturally. Coconuts are a miracle plant that can be used for all kinds of things.
It can be used as a drink, eaten as food, and is a component in many beauty products and skin moisturizers. The husks of coconuts can be used as fuel and for items like buttons. The leaves of coconut palms are long, thin and fibrous and used to weave baskets and rooftops in tropical countries around the world.
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