General Landscape Uses: Tropical gardens, indoor plant, privacy screen or hedge

Ecological Restoration Notes: Habitat and biodiversity enhancement, soil stabilization and erosion control

Description: Compact palm with fern-like fronds and multi-stemmed growth.

Dimensions: Height 15 – 20 ft.; Spread 8 – 12 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Native Range: Southeast China to Malaysia to Malesia

Native Habitats: Lowland tropical forests, riverbanks, and coastal regions

Soils: Well-draining, loamy or sandy, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6 – 7.5)

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Requirements: Part sun

Flower Color: Pale purple to mauve

Flower Characteristics: Insignificant

Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer

Fruit: Showy, small, black or purple

Wildlife and Ecology: Pollinator habitat, wildlife shelter

Horticultural Notes: Propagation by offsets (pups), seed

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