The following are three palm measurement examples. Definitions of the terms can be found below. Canary Island Date Palm: Coconut Palm: Pindo Palm: Overall Height: is a measurement from the top of the palm to ground level. Clear Trunk: is a measurement from the base of the live fronds to ground level. Clear Wood: is a measurement from the base of the nut or bell (the natural appearing section at the top of the trunk just below the fronds) to ground level.