The Majestic Bismarck

This is my favourite palm - the Bismarck Palm (Bishmarckia nobilis). I first fell in love with it when I saw it at Serangoon Central (see above). It's got this dreamy, where it's leaves seem to be coated with a layer of powder. I find it a very artistic and dramatic tree, with its large majestic fan palm. I later found out that the Bismarck Palm is native to the island of Madagascar! Wow! That made it even more exotic =P Here's some interesting facts that about the Bismarck palm from Trees of our Garden City - A Guide to the Common Trees of Singapore:

"The Bismarck Palm is dioecious, i.e. the male and female flowers are separated and borne on different plants. It is drought tolerant and not as subject to disease and nurtitional deficiencies. It is adapable to many kinds of soil."

So, after knowing about the characteristics of the Bismarck Palm, it became another source of my strength and inspiration - being tolerant & adaptable =P Of course, there are many other beautiful trees in Singapore, but this one has a special place in my heart =P