Decorate with a Faux Palm Tree

Decorate with Artificial Palm Trees

Palm trees are a quick and easy way to add a touch of the tropics to any environment.. The palm tree adds an instant island touch that can breathe life into any space. However, like any living tree, palms require a fair amount of attention for proper growth. In today’s fast paced world, artificial palm trees are becoming more and more popular. While they can be made of many materials, fake palm trees are the ones garnering the majority of attention.

Bamboo palm trees are the most popular and can have a very high illusion of life and you are forgiven for mistaking one for an actual living palm. They are generally termed silk palms as a means of differentiating them from plastic trees. While actual silk used to be the favored fabric, synthetic textile material such as polyester is mainly used today. While there are at least 10 varieties of artificial silk palm trees, four of the popular types are the Raphis palm, Kentia palm, Areca palm and Canary date palm.

The Raphis palm is a well known fake silk palm tree and is commonly called the Lady Palm. These artificial silk palm trees come in both variegated and pure green forms. They typically range in size from 48 inches to 96 inches. Smaller specimens can cost around $55 while larger 8 foot trees can be bought for $250.

Areca palm trees are favorites because they have so many fronds. These run almost the entire length of the artificial silk palm tree. Areca palms are available in sizes from 5 feet to 9 feet, with the most popular height being the 6 foot one. A tree of this size typically retails for around $150..

Kentia Palm trees are a favorite in workplaces and range in size from the 33 inch mini Kentia palm to 9 foot giants. These artificial palm trees typically have a short trunk with long, upward reaching fronds. A mini Kentia retails for approximately $40, while taller trees can exceed $250.

Canary date palms are so named for their origins in the Canary Islands. They bring in a wonderful tropical feeling to any space and the larger specimens can even be used outdoors. These artificial silk palm trees consist of a long, bare trunk with a bushy crown of fronds. They are quite tall and are available in sizes from 10 feet to 30 feet. They are one of the more expensive artificial silk palm trees, with prices ranging from $1600 to $7500 for the 30 foot specimens.

The quality rating artificial silk palm trees is dependent on a number of factors. These include its overall construction and, of course, the level of realism shown by the silk palm’s design. Of great importance, as well, are the size, amount, color and naturalness of its component parts.

As with any artificial silk tree, palms retain their color longer than natural plants. The fronds do not wilt or fall off, leaving the tree bare. They are easy to move around as no uprooting is involved in the larger specimens. Natural palm trunks are notorious for harboring insects. This is eliminated in the artificial silk palm trees.