Date palms

Date palms are tall, perennial trees native to the Middle East and North Africa, known for producing dates—sweet, nutritious fruits. They have long, slender trunks topped with a crown of feather-like fronds. Date palms thrive in hot, arid climates and can live for several decades. They play a vital role in local economies, providing food, shade, and materials such as leaves and trunks for construction. The trees also help prevent desertification by stabilizing soil. Their cultivation dates back thousands of years, making them an important cultural and agricultural resource in many regions.