Are Palm Trees safe for animals to eat and be around in general?

Answer 1

Yes, the pets should be just fine... Unless a coconut falls on their head.

Answer 2

Palm Trees Leaves
The leaves of palms are either arranged at more or less distant intervals along the stem, as in the canes, or are approximated in tufts at the end of the stem, I thus forming those noble crowns of foliage which are so closely associated with the general idea of a palm. In the young condition, while still unfolded, these leaves, with the succulent end of the stem from which they arise, form “the cabbage,” which in some species is highly esteemed as an article of food.

The adult leaf very generally presents a sheathing base tapering upwards into the stalk or petiole, and this again bearing the lamina or blade. The sheath and the petiole very often bear stout spines, as in the rattan palms and when, in course of time, the upper parts of the leaf decay and fall off, the base of the leaf-stalk and sheath often remain, either entirely or in their fibrous portions only, which latter constitute the investment to the stem already mentioned. In size the leaves vary within very wide limits, some being only a few inches in extent, while those of the noble Carycta I , may be measured in tens of feet. In form the leaves of palms are very rarely simple; usually they are more or less divided, sometimes, as in Caryota, extremely so. In species of Geonoma, Vers chaffeltia and some others, the leaf splits into two divisions at the apex and not elsewhere; but more usually the leaves branch regularly. The form of the segments is generally more or less linear, but a very distinct appearance is given by the broad wedge-shaped leaflets of such palms as Caryotct, Martinezia or Mauritia. These forms run one into another by transitional gradations; and even in the same palm the form of the leaf is often very different at different stages of its growth, so that it is a difficult matter to name correctly seedling or juvenile palms in the condition in which we generally meet with them in the nurseries, or even to foresee what the future development of the plant is likely to be. Like the other parts of the plant, the leaves are sometimes invested with hairs or spines; and, in some instances, as in the magnificent Ceroxylon andicola, the under surface is of a glaucous white or bluish color, from a coating of wax.

The inflorescence of palms consists generally of a fleshy spike, either simple or much branched, studded with numerous, sometimes extremely numerous, flowers, and enveloped by one or more sheathing bracts called “ spathes “. These parts may be small, or they may attain relatively enormous dimensions, hanging down from amid the crown of foliage like huge tresses, and adding greatly to the noble effect of the leaves. In some cases, as in the Talipot palm, the tree only flowers once; it grows for many years until it has become a large tree then develops a huge inflorescence, and after the fruit has ripened, dies.

Answer 3

I presume you're asking in regards to a cat (given the category you posted this under). Here is a link with a list of plants that are toxic to cats and a list below it that lists plants that are not toxic. Depending on the type of palm you have it probably is not toxic. Read through the lists to see if your particular palm is listed anywhere.

http://www.cat-world.com.au/cat-worldtoxic.htm

Have a great day!!!

Answer 4

sure. but i'm think animals probably find other juicy plants to munch on than palm trees.

Answer 5

Yes theres no poison sont worry. But if ur cat ate it then u should take him and or her to a vet.

Answer 6

maybe not to eat but to be around sure

Answer 7

Yes it ok