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Our mission is to build a palm species photo database created with photo contributions of our members. Please visit our website and consider becoming a member.
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Phoenix canariensis
Canary Island Date Palm

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This species has large, feathery fronds that can grow up to 20 ft in length and are bright green with massive trunks up to 2 ft in diameter.

This species, along with all our palms are available in our online shop at 50% off!
November 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Sabal palmetto
Palmetto Palm

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Sabal palmetto | Palmetto Palm
YouTube video by Project Palm
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November 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Ptychosperma elegans
Solitaire Palm

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This is a solitary palm with a slim light gray trunk. It has an olive-green crownshaft with a bulging base. The crown is topped with pinnate leaves.

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November 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
November 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Wodyetia bifurcata x Veitchia arecina
Foxy Lady

Incredible photo of a variegated hybrid palm! This hybrid species was believed to have first been seen in Australia and also concurrently in South Florida in the late 1980s.
Thanks so much to @zaki.jamil for sharing this wonderful photo with us!
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Calyptrocalyx albertisianus
Sunset Palm

Native to Papua New Guinea, this is a small to medium sized, solitary palm, with spectacular new emergent red pinnate leaves. Thanks so much to @davidparker2025.bsky.social for sharing thes photos with us! Please visit our Species Library for more photos.
November 26, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Wodyetia bifurcata x Veitchia arecina
Foxy Lady

This incredibly fast growing hybrid species was believed to have first been seen in Australia and also concurrently in South Florida in the late 1980s. Thanks so much to @zaki.jamil for sharing this wonderful photo of a variegated specimen!
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Satakentia liukiuensis
Satake Palm

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Satakentia liukiuensis | Satake Palm
YouTube video by Project Palm
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November 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Licuala lauterbachii var. lauterbachii
Bougainville Palm

This rare solitary fan palm features perfectly pleated circular leaves and thrives in warm, rainforest-like conditions.
Thanks to this photo, contributed by @davidparker2025.bsky.social we now have 800 palm species described on our website!
November 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Johannesteijsmannia magnifica
Silver Joey

A rare Malaysian rainforest palm with massive undivided fan leaves, Johannesteijsmannia magnifica is a stunning trunkless species prized by collectors. Thanks so much to @davidparker2025.bsky.social for sharing this wonderful photo!
November 21, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Orania trispatha
Sindro

This is a solitary palm has a crown of pinnate leaves giving it a lush, tropical silhouette. Its inflorescences are enclosed in a three-part spathe, a trait that gives the species its name.
Thanks to @ervdiver.bsky.social for sharing this photo from his personal collection!
November 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Copernicia macroglossa
Cuban Petticoat Palm

This is a unique species with a crown of fan shaped leaves. When young, the trunk is covered in dried leaves, forming a dense petticoat. Thanks so much to @george.bailey for sharing this cool photo! All palm photos on our website are from our members.
November 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Chrysalidocarpus lutescens
Golden Cane Palm

Growing and adding color! Show us your cultivated palms and how they've grown!
November 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Acanthophoenix rubra
Red Barbel Palm

A solitary, elegant palm with a striking reddish crownshaft. Once abundant, now 'Critically Endangered' in the wild, and a true treasure in cultivation! Discover its story on projectpalm.net
Thanks so much to @palmetum_de_guyane for sharing this photo with us!
November 14, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Roystonea regia
Cuban Royal Palm

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Roystonea regia Cuban Royal Palm
YouTube video by Project Palm
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November 13, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Phoenix roebelenii
Pygmy Date Palm

Common in cultivation, this species is native to Southeast Asia. It is a clustering palm with a slender trunk covered by old leaf bases. Its crown has feathery, dark green fronds that can grow up to 3 feet in length.
Thanks to @robynconnor for sharing this photo!
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Areca vestiaria (orange)
Orange Collar Palm

Native to rainforests of Sulawesi and Moluccas Islands of Indonesia. Notable for its stunning orange crownshaft and smooth, ringed trunk. The crown is topped with dark green, arching leaves. Thanks to @davidparker2025.bsky.social for sharing this photo!
November 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Livistona chinensis
Chinese Fan Palm

Not all fan palms play it cool—but Livistona chinensis does.
Graceful drooping fronds, tough enough for subtropical winters, and elegant enough for palace gardens.
Thanks so much to @robyn.connor for sharing this photo!
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November 7, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Syagrus campylospatha

This is rare dwarf bluish pinnate palm from Brazil and Paraguay, ideal for sandy-soil gardens and compact planting, with edible fruit. Thanks so much to @christophe.sette for sharing this photo from his personal collection.
November 6, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Palms In The News

Please visit our homepage for regular updates on our favorite subject! Link to today's update can be found below.
One woman's mission to save Tamil Nadu's palm trees – DW – 11/03/2025
Sustainability is at the heart of Prathee Jeen's palm conservation work, which includes tree planting, educational campaigns and training people to make palm products.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Chambeyronia divaricata
Miniature Flamer Thrower Palm

This species is a small solitary palm with a slender gray trunk. It has an attractive crown, and yellow green crownshaft. It grows to only 12ft / 3.6m. New leaves emerge with a reddish hue.
Thanks to @palmetum_de_guyane for sharing this photo!
November 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Trachycarpus fortunei
Windmill Palm

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Trachycarpus Fortunei | Windmill Palm
YouTube video by Project Palm
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November 1, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Not sure what’s on the menu at this restaurant, but something tells me I have to try this place!
October 28, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Borassus madagascariensis
Madagascar Palmyra Palm

This species is a towering, blue-green fan palm from dry forests of Madagascar—rare in cultivation and striking in form. Thanks so much to @zaki.jamil for sharing this photo of a juvenile specimen with us!
October 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Ravenea rivularis
Majesty Palm

Native to Madagascar and naturally found along riverbanks, it loves consistent moisture and bright light. Elegant, fast-growing, and surprisingly adaptable, it’s a popular cultivated palm worldwide. Thanks to @davidparker2025.bsky.social for sharing this photo!
October 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM