General Landscape Uses: Ornamental tree, coastal landscaping

Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil stabilization and erosion control, microhabitat creation

Description: One of South Florida’s favorite palms. The Christmas Palm gives a very tropical look with no maintenance. It gets it’s name from the red seeds it produces but they are easily removed. Excellent for around pools as they are very clean and do not create a mess while growing very slow.

Dimensions: Height 12 – 15 ft.; Spread 4 – 6 ft.

Growth Rate: slow

Native Range: Philippines

Native Habitats: Coastal regions, lowland forests and along riverbanks

Soils: Well-draining, sandy, or loamy soils, with slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate

Drought Tolerance: High

Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Flower Color: White

Flower Characteristics: Small, fragrant clustered on inflorescences

Flowering Season: Late summer or fall

Fruit: Bright red (drupes) that ripen around the Christmas season giving the tree its name.

Wildlife and Ecology: Wildlife habitat, pollination and reproduction, soil health and water regulation

Horticultural Notes: Propagation by seed or by offsets.

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