{"id":3159,"date":"2023-03-20T19:48:42","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T18:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/?p=3159"},"modified":"2023-03-20T19:48:42","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T18:48:42","slug":"how-can-you-tell-how-old-a-palm-tree-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/how-can-you-tell-how-old-a-palm-tree-is\/","title":{"rendered":"How can you tell how old a palm tree is?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are multiple ways to tell how old a palm tree is. If the tree is cut down, you can count the number of growth rings in the trunk to determine the age. If the tree is still living, you can look at the number and size of the leaves, as well as the trunk thickness.<\/p>\n

One way to determine the approximate age of a palm tree is to count the number of rings in a cross-section of the tree trunk.<\/p>\n

Do palm trees have age rings? <\/h2>\n

A palm tree does not create rings as it grows – it’s yearly growth isn’t marked on the tree. A palm tree does not grow bark – it’s basically the same on the inside as the outside.<\/p>\n

Cutting a palm tree down will reveal tiny circular vessels distributed evenly throughout the trunk. These are vascular tissues, xylem and phloem. Stem cells lining these vessels produce “anomalous secondary growth” to thicken young trunks but once the trunk reaches its maximum diameter this no longer occurs.<\/p>\n

How old are most palm trees <\/h3>\n
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Palm trees have relatively short lifespans. The areca palm has a fairly short lifespan of 40 to 50 years, while the popular coconut palm lives between 70 and 100 years, and most date palms hang on for 100 to 120 years.<\/p>\n

The girth of a tree can be used to estimate its age, as roughly a tree will increase it’s girth by 25cm in a year. So, simply measure around the trunk of the tree (the girth) at about 1m from the ground. Make sure you measure to the nearest centimetre. Then divide the girth by 25 to give an age in years.<\/p>\n

Do palm trees fall over easily? <\/h2>\n

When healthy, palm trees are able to withstand strong winds without toppling over, due to their long and thin roots that extend deep into the ground. However, in urban settings where the roots may be restricted, palm trees are more susceptible to toppling over in high winds.<\/p>\n

There’s no need to be too aggressive when trimming your palm trees. Just remove the dead fronds that are weighing down the tree. This should only be done 1-2 times per year.<\/p>\n

Why put metal around palm tree? <\/h2>\n
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Some palm trees around the city have metal bands attached to their trunks in order to keep rodents and other wildlife from making a home at the top. This apparatus also discourages domestic animals from reaching new heights.<\/p>\n

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Why do they keep palm trees tied up <\/h3>\n

If you are transportating a palm head, it is generally recommended to tie up the heads to prevent damage. This is especially true during dry, windy, hot, or cold drought-like conditions. If the air is wet and humid, then one or two weeks should be enough time to leave the head tied up.<\/p>\n

Palm trees have shallow roots that grow horizontally instead of vertically. The roots are concentrated in a narrow strip near the surface of the ground, called the root initiation zone. The roots of palm trees are not very strong, so they are often damaged by high winds.