With their radiating clumps of thin leaves, grass tree (Xanthorrhoea preisii), native to Australia, is a stunning complement to New Zealand flax and grass palms, as is desert spoon (Dasylirion ...

Meanwhile, think of a palm tree. They have no wide-spreading branches, rather huge leaves with a central, flexible spine – like enormous feathers, notes Metcalfe.

Palms bring California coast sense to Fresno but fall short environmentally in San Joaquin Valley, where drought-tolerant shade trees do more with less water.

Those having a tree-like form are called palm trees. Currently, 181 genera with around 2,600 species are known, most of which are restricted to tropical and subtropical climates. Comparison ...

They seek grassy patches for grass seeds to feed on. There was a sneaking fear they had deserted their ‘old home’, but the birds have quelled it, as proved by the new nests on the tree June 3 ...