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
Comments:
Paula Redington –
They were great.
Lindsay Beattie –
Great communication and value.