Red tip earned its common name from its glossy red foliage. Common photinia species such as red tip (Photinia fraseri) are widely grown throughout U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 and 9 for their glossy evergreen foliage and creamy white flowers.ed tip earned its common name from its glossy red foliage. Common photinia species such as red tip (Photinia fraseri) are widely grown throughout U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 and 9 for their glossy evergreen foliage and creamy white flowers.
Tripe palms are characterised by thickened velvety palms that have the appearance of tripe, the stomach lining of beef, pork, or sheep. Approximately 90% of cases of tripe palms are associated with internal malignancy. This skin disease is very rare.
Pygmy date palms are a quintessential 'dooryard' palm, a traditional use of a palm or other small tree as a focal point in the front of or next to the front door. They are just the right size, have a trim and tidy growth habit, and an inviting appearance. They can be used this way when planted in the ground or in a pot.Its small stature also makes it useful as a patio tree or as an accent for beds of perennials. Plant pygmy date palm with lush, brightly-colored, tropical-looking plants for the best effect, such as canna lilies and begonias. Picture Perfect Palm. Pygmy date palms capture the essence of palm trees and offer it in a small, manageable form. If you live in Florida or southern California, you can grow it in the ground; otherwise it will survive happily for years in a pot as long as it is brought indoors for winter.