Palm Tree

The sight of a palm tree usually inspires thoughts of a peaceful, calm vacation near azure waters. Palms are one of the most well-known and recognized cultivated plants. Throughout much of history, the palm tree has literally been a lifeline to humans due to the common products or food they provide. Lietrally hundreds of uses for the fruit, oil, branches, leaves and nuts have been described. In many cultures, the palm tree was a symbol of victory, peace, and fertility. Although generally thoughtof as a tropical plant, the northernmost native palm grows in Locarno, Switzerland!