• mars296@fedia.io
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    3 months ago

    Most palms do not have thorns. This is the first time I have ever heard this claim. There is 2,600 known species.

    But yes they are not shade trees.

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      3 months ago

      Well the common ones in California do. I assume they would plant similar species as only a few are hardy to frosts.

      Just make sure to avoid Phoenix palms. That’s the most common one in my area and they have like 6 inch spines that can cause serious injuries. They’re also quite weedy.