Royal palm trees (PHOTO: FERDINAND MWONGELA/ STANDARD) Palm trees are some of the most valued ornamental trees we plant in our gardens ... and easy-to-grow species. The Royal Palm is one of ...

We asked tropical plant and palm expert, Alexandra Moreno, to talk us through how to grow and best care for a Christmas palm tree, and what conditions it needs to thrive indoors and out.

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