Palm Tree Blog | Tips, Care, and Tropical Inspiration

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Stay in the loop with the latest palm tree care tips, growing guides, seasonal updates, and tropical inspiration.

Whether you're a seasoned landscaper or just love the look of palms in your garden, this is your spot to learn, explore, and thrive in the palm world.

We update regularly — so scroll down to discover what’s new and balmy in the palm universe.

Here's the Latest Posts from the Mission Palm Trees Blog

Oct 26, 2026

What Is a Palm Frond? Parts, Growth, and Uses

Get a clear answer to what a palm frond is, how it grows from the crown, the main frond types, and why palm fronds matter to the whole palm tree.

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Oct 24, 2026

Palm Tree Looking Plants That Aren't True Palms

Compare palm tree looking plants for indoors, patios, and yards. Learn pet safety, care needs, USDA zones, and how to tell true palms apart.

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Oct 22, 2026

How Do Palm Trees Grow? From Seed to Full Height

See how palm trees grow step by step, from seed and germination to transplanting, sunlight, watering and early care for a healthy palm at home.

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Oct 18, 2026

Understand Palm Tree Anatomy | Roots, Trunk, Fronds

See inside of a palm tree and learn how roots, trunk bundles, fronds, flowers and fruit work together in this clear guide to palm tree anatomy.

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Oct 18, 2026

Where Are Palm Trees Native? Global Origins

Get a clear answer on where palm trees are native, plus the climate patterns and regional examples that explain how palms originated worldwide.

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Oct 17, 2026

Parts of a Palm Tree: Trunk, Fronds, Roots & Fruit

Get a clear guide to palm tree parts, including fronds, petioles, roots, flowers, and fruit, plus what makes palms different from other trees.

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Oct 17, 2026

Where Do Palm Trees Grow in the US?

Check whether palm trees in the US grow in your state. Get a state-by-state look at climate fit, hardiness zones, and where palms succeed the best.

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Oct 17, 2026

Know Which Palm Tree Fruit Is Edible and How It Grows

See which palm tree fruit is edible, how it develops from flowers, and why coconuts, dates, and acai are only a few of the palm fruits out there.

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About the Authors: Karen McGowan is the creator of MissionPalmTrees.com, and The Palm Species Navigator, along with her husband Bill. Where they share easy to read palm tree expertise gained from years of finding and studying palms in varied climates. So readers will know palms, and can avoid costly palm planting mistakes. Learn more.