Best Trees for a Large Atrium: Ficus, Black Olive, Avoid Palms

Top Choices

• Ficus trees: Many varieties, size-controllable by pruning.
• Black olive (Bucida buceras): Attractive, responds well to pruning.

Why Not Palms

Palms cannot be pruned for height—removing the growing tip kills the tree.

Key Advantage

Both ficus and black olive tolerate regular pruning to stay within atrium dimensions.