My New Favorite Plant: The Bismarck Palm

I first fully experienced the glory of a Bismarck Palm while walking throughout the Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha this summer (they grow a couple of them inside). I instantly fell in love with the shape and color of both the trunk and leaves. Native to Madagascar, these trees are actually very easily grown pretty much anywhere with lots of sun. You can even find some in the southern parts of the U.S.! Its scientific name is Bismarckia nobilis, and it is notable beyond its looks for being dioecious (has both male and female plants).

Enjoy a couple pictures taken up close in Omaha, and feel free to follow this link to learn anything more you might want to about this incredibly striking tree!