I’m writing this on Anzac Day.
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations” and “the contribution and suffering of all those who have served”. Wikipedia
I find it interesting that palm trees were often planted after WW1 by local communities to honour the fallen. This was especially the case if they had served in one of the desert areas. It also seems to be the case that lots of old farm houses in Australia have at least one tall palm tree in their garden, usually right out the front.
Date palms, (one variety of palm trees) are one of the world’s oldest cultivated fruits. They are also particularly hardy. I often wonder whether they were planted as a food source or as a decoration.
I have one in front of my house, but only one. To produce fruit it needs a mate. The tree was there before I bought the place. It could be very old. Sadly, these amazing orange clusters have produced no fruit.
AT PATHO 
Maybe you could plant another palm in order to get fruit? Fresh dates are wonderful!
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Would I need two to be sure that I got either a male or female?
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I would try to identify the sex of the flowers of the one you have (online or a nursery might be able to help) then see if I can find a source for the opposite determinant. There must be nurseries that supply orchardists. Good luck!
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The first photo would look amazing printed onto material for a scarf or other clothing!
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That’s so cool mum about the palm trees- I didn’t know they were planted to commemorate fallen… do you think that means that someone who lived at the farm had gone off to the wars and died? ☹
Love this post and love our palm tree ❤
Love you XXX
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