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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