The most common questions about Designer Palms products:
The bark and frond leaves are made from rust-resistant galvanneal steel. The stems and trunk frame are forged from durable carbon steel.
Yes. They’re designed to withstand the harshest Kansas weather—ice, snow, wind, and heat. Over time, they develop a natural patina that makes them look even more authentic, just like real palms.
We age the metal to achieve the right patina. Once installed, the trunk and fronds will continue to change naturally. The forged carbon-steel stems will also develop surface rust that enhances the realistic, branch-like appearance.
They’re completely maintenance-free.
They can be bolted to a wood deck, anchored to a concrete patio, or weighted down using one of our custom planters.
All palm trees can be fitted with our low-voltage coconut lights. They connect to a standard outdoor transformer with 14/2 landscape wire and simply plug into the nearest exterior outlet.
The lights use a 20-watt equivalent bi-pin LED MR16 bulb. Loosen the set screw near the top of the coconut by hand, then unscrew the face of the coconut to access the bulb.
It’s not recommended. Minerals in sprinkler water can speed up the patina process in areas that get sprayed constantly, causing uneven aging.
We offer personal delivery and installation throughout the Midwest and Northeast. For other regions, we ship via freight in a secure crate.
Freight shipping usually takes 2–4 weeks. For areas we personally deliver, we typically schedule delivery every 3–6 months.
The very first tree, built in 2001, is still standing today.
We don’t offer painting services, but the palms can be painted if desired. Most owners prefer to let them age naturally.
Use larger rock or gravel. Avoid materials that retain moisture, such as dirt, sand, or mulch, as these can cause rust. You can create a border with pavers or brick to hold the rock neatly in place.
We recommend three standard pad sizes, each 5 inches thick with an 8-inch-thick pier that’s 3 feet deep:
– 30 in. × 30 in. for a single tree (1 pier)
– 30 in. × 60 in. for a group of 2 trees (2 piers)
– 60 in. × 60 in. for a group of 3 trees (2 piers)
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Each tree is completely hand built in Andover, KS using American steel
