Background: Oman lies at the eastern corner of the Arabian peninsula. Sharjah and Fujairah (UAE) separate the main part of Oman from the northernmost part of the state, a peninsula (Musandam) extending into the Strait of Hormuz.ackground: Oman lies at the eastern corner of the Arabian peninsula. Sharjah and Fujairah (UAE) separate the main part of Oman from the northernmost part of the state, a peninsula (Musandam) extending into the Strait of Hormuz.
Surprisingly, there are more shade-loving small palm trees than there are sun-lovers. But, when you think about it, this is natural as these understory palms by their nature don't penetrate the upper canopy and prefer filtered light. As we approach the 20 foot mark, there are a lot more sun palms than shade species.
Understory Layer Plant Facts. Plant growth in the Understory Layer is limited to mostly smaller trees, low lying shrubs, ferns, climbing plants and native bananas. Research indicates that plants do not usually grow past 12 feet (3.6 meters) in this layer. There are a relatively small amount of flowering plants in the Understory Layer.