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Palms For India
Few years back when people thought of palms only Coconut, Taal, Khajur or Supari would come to their mind, known for their economic importance. When it came to ornamental palms, they would think of Bottle palm, Royal Palm, Areca palm, Fishtail, Rhaphis, China palm, etc. only.
Actually many people are surprised to learn that there are about 3000 species of palms naturally occurring in the world, mostly in the tropics of both eastern and western world. A small number of palms species also occur in the subtropics or in temperate region of both nothern and southern hemisphere. Times are changing in horticulture and landscaping arena of India.
Palms have gained huge popularity in last five years. Outlook and interest of people have changed drastically towards greening. Today beautification is not only confined to houses and drawing rooms, but has come out side in the open. People are making best efforts to green their houses, rooftops, balconies, and foyers. Palms are playing major role in beautifying and greening housing complexes, townships, roads, highways, etc.
A huge demand for grown up palms has emerged and there is a very good economical scope for plantation of ornamental palms by nurserymen and horticulturists.
So this hand book will provide you all necessary information which you may require for cultication of palms and their identification.
