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ADVANCED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE: ARC 815

ARC ADENUBI, DR. OPALUWA

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ROYAL PALM ((ROYSTONEA REGIA)

This palm species is native to the Caribbean and is widely cultivated in many tropical and subtropical

regions around the world. The royal palm can grow up to 60-80 feet tall and has a single, straight trunk

that is covered in fibers. The leaves are large and feather-like, growing up to 8-10 feet long and 2-3 feet

wide. The royal palm is a fast-growing species that is known for its beauty and is often planted in parks,

gardens, and other public spaces.

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COCONUT PALM (COCOS NUCIFERA)

This species is native to the coastal areas of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, but is now widely cultivated in

many tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The coconut palm is a tall species that can grow

up to 100 feet tall, with a slender trunk and large, feather-like leaves that can grow up to 20 feet long. The

coconut is the most widely cultivated nut in the world and is an important source of food, oil, and other

products.

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DATE PALM (PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA)

This species is native to the deserts of the Middle East and North Africa, but is now widely cultivated in

many regions around the world. The date palm is a tall species that can grow up to 60-80 feet tall, with a

single trunk and large, feather-like leaves that can grow up to 12 feet long. The date is one of the oldest

cultivated fruits in the world and is an important food source in many countries.
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ARECA PALM (DYPSIS LUTESCENS).

This species is native to Madagascar, but is now widely cultivated in many regions around the world. The

areca palm is a medium-sized species that can grow up to 20-30 feet tall, with a slender trunk and feather-

like leaves that can grow up to 5-6 feet long. The areca palm is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant

and is known for its yellow-colored stems.

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AFRICAN OIL PALM (ELAEIS GUINEENSIS)

This species is native to West and Central Africa, but is now widely cultivated in many regions around

the world. The African oil palm is a tall species that can grow up to 100 feet tall, with a slender trunk and

large, feather-like leaves that can grow up to 20 feet long. The oil from the fruit of the African oil palm is

widely used in the production of many products, including food, soap, and cosmetics.

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FAN PALM (WASHINGTONIA FILIFERA)

This species is native to the deserts of California and Mexico, but is now widely cultivated in many

regions around the world. The fan palm is a tall species that can grow up to 80 feet tall, with a single

trunk and large, fan-like leaves that can grow up to 5-6 feet in diameter. The fan palm is widely cultivated

in desert regions and is known for its tolerance to drought and heat.
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SAGO PALM (CYCAS REVOLUTA)

The sago palm is a cycad species that is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is not a true palm, but

is often referred to as one due to its palm-like appearance. The sago palm has a large, stiff, and feather-

like leaves that are green and can grow up to 6 feet long. The plant has a central trunk that is covered in a

layer of old leaves and can grow up to 6 feet tall. Sago palm is a popular indoor and outdoor plant that is

known for its slow growth, tolerance to low light levels, and low maintenance requirements.

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BAMBOO PALM (CHAMAEDOREA SEIFRIZII)

The bamboo palm is a small to medium-sized palm that is native to Central America and is widely

cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is known for its bamboo-like stems and feather-like leaves that are

green and can grow up to 4 feet long. The palm can grow up to 10 feet tall and has a clustering habit, with

several stems arising from the base of the plant. Bamboo palm is a popular indoor and outdoor plant that

is known for its tolerance to low light levels, high humidity, and low maintenance requirements.

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CHINESE FAN PALM (LIVISTONA CHINENSIS)

The Chinese Fan Palm, also referred to as the Fountain Palm, is native to Southern China and Southeast

Asia. It is a medium-sized palm tree that can reach a height of up to 30 feet with a single trunk covered by

a fibrous layer. The circular and fan-like leaves are characterized by their feathery appearance, with a split
at the end of each leaf. They are green on top and brown on the bottom and can grow up to 4 feet in

diameter.10.

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BISMARCK PALM (BISMARCKIA NOBILIS)

The Bismarck Palm (Bismarckia nobilis) is a species of palm that is native to Madagascar. It is a large

and impressive palm that can grow up to 60 feet tall, with a single trunk that is covered in a layer of

rough, fibrous bark. The leaves of the Bismarck palm are fan-like and large, growing up to 8 feet in

diameter, and are a distinctive bluish-silver color that sets it apart from other species of palms.