Planting projects that include palms begin with appropriate site analysis, design, selection and expectations of the customer. Palms can be used in the landscape as specimens, border plants, patio trees, and street plantings depending on their variety.
- Specimen Palms – used individually as a stand-alone planting usually because of its distinct character.
- Border Plantings – usually dense foliage to screen objectionable views, or to increase privacy or as a noise barrier.
- Patio Plantings – usually small palms that do not frequently lose excessive fronds or seeds/pods. May also be used indoors depending on microclimate.
- Street Plantings – usually larger palms that require low maintenance once established.
