Nothing is more at home in the tropics than palm trees. These beautiful trees come in a number of varieties, all with beautiful trunks topped with a showy display of leaves. Bring this wonderful look of the tropics into your own home by purchasing an artificial palm trees.
Banana Palms
Banana palms are named for the fruit that they supply. The wide, dark leaves top a smooth trunk. These palms are available in a variety of sizes and are easy to keep dusted because of the large simple leaves. Bring a pop of color to a forgotten corner of a sunroom.
Areca Palms
If you are partial to full, delicate palms, the Areca palms are just what you are looking for. These palm trees feature a multitude of branches featuring thin long leaves. Both standing and table-height versions are available. Flank your front door or add one to an entry table for a tropical greeting, no matter where you may live.
Coconut Palms
These are probably the most recognized of all palm trees. The tall single trunk is topped with a flourish of leaves. Coconut trees are grand in scale, making them ideal for a courtyard or back patio. Artificial varieties of this tree range from 7 to 15 feet in height.
Cycas Palms
Even the smallest of places can get a touch of the tropics when you decorate with a cycas palms. These small potted palm trees are ideal for flanking a hearth or other small space.
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