General Landscape Uses: Ornamental landscaping, urban planting, container growth

Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil stabilization, biodiversity support, drought resistance

Description: Foxtail Palms are very clean palms. They grow rather slowly as do all palms. The ends of the leaves are naturally ruffled. Great palm for around the pool or close to a house.

Dimensions: Height 25 ft.

Growth Rate: Slow

Native Range: Northeastern Australia

Native Habitats: Tropical and subtropical forests, rocky granite hills, and dry woodlands

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

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate to high

Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate to high

Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Flower Color: Creamy-white to pale green

Flower Characteristics: Small, clusters

Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer

Fruit: Round, bright orange-red berries

Wildlife and Ecology: Food source for wildlife, soil stabilization, drought-tolerant adaptation

Horticultural Notes: Grown from seed

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