Bismarck palm (Bismarckia Nobilis) is from the island of Madagascar where it is becoming extinct and at the same time it is becoming a very popular ornamental palm tree everywhere else in the world. It is one of the most desired fan palm for tropical and subtropical landscapes. Bismarck palm is a medium sized palm tree growing to an average height of 20-30 feet. Growth rate is moderate to fast, about 1-3 feet each year.

The palm trees are flowering plants of family Arecales. there are about 3000 species in this family.

Coconuts are fruits of the Coconut palm. A coconut is composed of the husk and the inner stone. Coconuts are rich in satured fat. A husk is uased in the manufacture of coir, rope, mats and sacks.

Medjool dates have very high content of fiber, potassium, carbohydrates and vitamins A, B6. It has about 70-80% sugar content. At the same time dates are a very good food for weight loss. One pitted date contains only about 66 calories.

Medjool dates are perfect food for athletes because of the very rich content of carbohydrates and potassium. They are excellent as workout snack. The regular consumption of dates have been linked with absence of many illnesses such as cancer, heart disease and many others. The high tannin content of dates are used in traditional medicine as a treatment for constipation.

 And of course high suger content makes medjool dates are perfect for desserts.

The ancient date palms are the oldest fruit bearing trees on our planet.

Medjool fruits (dates) are grown in the USA, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Palestine and Israel. They are large, sweet and succulent fruits.