The fruit of a species of palm (q.v.), the Phoenix dactilifera. This was a common tree in Palestine ([Joel 1:12](/joel#Joel.1.12); [Neh. 8:15](/neh#Neh.8.15)). Palm branches were carried by the Jews on festive occasions, and especially at the feast of Tabernacles ([Lev. 23:40](/lev#Lev.23.40); [Neh. 8:15](/neh#Neh.8.15)).