General Landscape Uses: Tropical and asian gardens, privacy screen and hedge, container planting
Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil stabilization and erosion control, microhabitat creation for biodiversity
Description: This elegant, slow growing palm is perfect for any indoor or shady area. Easy to grow as it requires very little care.
Dimensions: Height 8 ft.; Spread 4 – 6 ft.
Growth Rate: Slow
Native Range: Southern China, Taiwan
Native Habitats: Subtropical and tropical forest understories, shaded riverbanks and moist woodland areas
Soils: Rich, well-draining, loamy or sandy, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6 – 7.5)
Nutritional Requirements: Moderate
Salt Water Tolerance: Low
Salt Wind Tolerance: Low
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Light Requirements: Part Sun to Shade
Flower Color: Yellow to cream
Flower Characteristics: Small, inconspicuous
Flowering Season: Late spring to summer
Fruit: Small , fleshy, white
Wildlife and Ecology: Provides shelter for small insects, lizards, and birds
Horticultural Notes: Propagated by division, seed
Comments:
Jonathan Kass –
Smarty Plants Nursery delivered the palms and did a great job installing them.
Jonathan Kass –
Wonderful company to work with. On time delivery, great looking plants.