Palm Trees can condense a lot of information into a two-dimensional visualization, making them useful for visualizing multivariate data. There are two parts to each palm tree: the stem and the fronds (leaves).
Interpretation
The length of each frond (leaf) refers to an individual score, while the stem length refers to the overall score.
Stem length The stem length denotes the overall score based on the variables included in the visualization. To exclude a variable, click on the frond or the legend or turn it off in the legend. The stem lengths will automatically adjust to the new list of variables.
Frond length The fronds are color-coded and positioned the same way for each palm tree, allowing for easy comparison. The lengths of the frond denote the scores for each variable.
Note: hovering over a palm tree will show you the exact scores for each variable.
Object Inspector Options
Refer to Visualization Options for general chart formatting options.
More Information
How to Create a Palm Tree Chart in Displayr
How to Create a Palm Tree Chart in Q
Using palm trees to visualize multiple dimensions
Acknowledgments
- Palm trees are programmed in R and d3 (HTMLwidgets).
- The original idea is from OECD Better Life Index.