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.
The Umbrella Tree can grow to around five feet in height, but with proper trimming and care, can remain small in size and be used as a bonsai. The leaves of Umbrella Trees can come in two different colors- solid green or a variegated variety, with yellow or white patches on the leaves.