How to Build a Fake Palm Tree

Building a fake palm tree is an easy project and has so many uses. If you are decorating your child's bedroom in a tropical or beach theme, then this simple homemade fake Pal Tree is the perfect addition.

Many of the materials in this fake palm tree come from the local floral supply store, so check your local yellow pages to find the floral supply store near you. If you can not find a source for these materials, then check with the owner of your local flower shop. They may be willing to help you order the materials to make this faux palm tree.

By the way, this faux palm tree craft project is a great to make with the kids!

To Make a Fake Palm Tree You Will Need:

1 Yucca Branch

Silk Banana Tree leaves

Power drill

Black Marker

The first step of to cut your yucca tree branch to the height you want. If you want yoru faux palm tree to be as tall as your ceiling when finished, then cut it about 1.5 feet shorter than the height of the ceiling.

You can also try using bamboo stalks in place of the yucca tree branch. Bamboo is more readily available at yoru local home improvement store.

Now, you will need about 15 or so silk banana tree leaves. These should be separated and have their own stiff stalk end to insert into the faux palm tree.

Now, at the top end of the yucca tree branch you need to drill small 1 - 2 inch deep holes to insert your silk banana tree leaves.

Simple take a black sharpie marker and make dots around the top 1 foot of the branch. Pre drill the holes where you made the marks.

Now, do not drill through the whole Yucca Tree branch.

If you are using bamboo you will see that it is hollow on the inside, which does not lend itself well to holding the banana tree leave in your tropical bedroom décor. So, use hot glue placed inside the hole to help secure the ends of the banana tree leaves.

You could also slide in some floral foam inside the hollow bamboo. This will give your leaves something to sick into.

The glue is also a fine idea if you are using the Yucca tree branch as well. Small kids may have a tendency to pull at the leaves. The glue will help hold together your fake palm tree.