Most Common Treelike
The Common lilac is a sweet-smelling flowering plant with cloudy purple leaves. The scent is so popular that it has found its way into body-care products of all types. It is a member of the olive family. The Common lilac can be found around the world today, but it is native to the Balkan Peninsula and thrives in rocky environments.
Hibiscus syriacus is a deciduous shrub with trumpet-shaped pink, lavender, or white flowers. Although it was first collected by Western botanists from Syrian gardens, “Rose of sharon” is native to south-central and southeastern China. Because of its hardiness and prolific blooming, it is cultivated all around the world. It is the national flower of South Korea, mentioned in its national anthem.
The Sago palm is said to be a source of sago, a starch and carbohydrate source eaten in certain countries. Great care must be taken, however, because Sago palm is poisonous that could cause vomiting, diarrhea and headache, etc. These palm-like plants are more often kept for their decorative value. But make sure that your pet is away from this plant, which could be fatal to pets if consumed.
Banana (Musa acuminata) is an edible evergreen perennial plant native to Southwest Asia. Some people may perceive Banana to be a tree, but it is a perennial plant. Banana is one of the earlier domesticated plants by humans in the history of evolution. The cultivation of these plants for fruit is a major industry. They are also cultivated as ornamental plants.
This slow-growing tree takes decades to reach its maximum height of 40-50 feet. It produces large, orange fruit that, while edible, look better than they taste. Canary Island date palms have been imported to the warmer regions of the US, but require careful fertilization to grow outside their native Canary Islands.
Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens) is a flowering plant that originated in Madagascar. Other common names for Areca palm are golden cane palm and yellow palm. In tropical regions it’s grown as an outdoor plant for ornamental horticulture. In temperate regions its grown indoors as a houseplant.
Eve’s pin (Austrocylindropuntia subulata) is a cactus native to the Peruvian Andes in South America. Eve’s pin is naturalized in Argentina, but considered invasive in the Mediterranean region and in Australia. It is illegal to sell or distribute Eve’s pin in Australia. Eve’s needle is another common name for this species. The Latin name Austrocylindropuntia subulata refers to the shape of its leaves
Mexican fan palm (Washingtonia robusta) is a palm species native to the western and southwestern United States. Mexican fan palm is one of the most frequently planted palm tree species. It has been planted all over the United States city of Los Angeles and is one of the tallest palm trees on the planet.
Cabbage palmetto can grow up to 65 feet . These trees add a tropical feel to an area, being topped by fronds that can create some moderate shade. The tree bears white flowers in the early summer, which are followed by berries in the fall which are technically edible but are usually only eaten by wildlife.
Traveller’s palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) is a flowering plant native to Madagascar. This tree’s leaves cause it to resemble a peacock. It gets its common name “Traveller’s palm” because its stem sheaths hold rainwater which is supposed to be an emergency source for the thirsty travelers.
Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is a broadleaf evergreen native to the Western Pacific tropical islands. In the United States, Coconut palm grows in Hawaii, Southern Florida, and Texas. This tree produces coconuts.
Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is an evergreen tree with a strong, upright trunk and gracefully arching, feather-like fronds. It is drought tolerant and suitable for xeriscaping. It is a fire retardant, has pale yellow blooms, and produces an abundance of edible, orange fruit. This tree can live up to 75 years and grow to 80 feet tall.
Chinese windmill palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) originally came from tropical and temperate mountain regions in China. In the wild, it usually grows 20 to 40 feettall. When cultivated, it only grows 8 to 10 feet . Its leaves resemble a windmill.
Dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor) is a palm tree native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It can grow in both dry and moist environments, from floodplains and swamps to chalky soils. Dwarf palmetto is considered a palm that can grow well in colder environments compared to other species of palm trees.
Broadleaf lady palm (Rhapis excelsa) is a palm species native to China and Taiwan. Broadleaf lady palm’s latin name, Rhapis excelsa means “tall needle.” This plant is a common ornamental houseplant.