Acanthophoenix rubra
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Locality:
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Reunion
and Mauritius Islands (Islands off the East Coast of South Africa).
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Cold
Hardiness:
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Approximately
32, F.
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Trunk
type:
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When
young: single,
spiny crown shaft and trunk; sheds spines on trunk as it matures.
This palm has bright red colored petioles
(leafstalks), red color (hence the red palm). Trunk fades into a dark brown as it matures.
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Leaf
type:
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Pinnate
(feather shape), spiny leaves, (young plants shed their spines as
they mature); glaucous underside to leaflets.
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Suckering/Solitary:
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Solitary
(single trunk).
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Maintenance:
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Not difficult.
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Speed
of growth:
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Slow
to medium.
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Height:
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In the wild up to
30' feet plus; domestic uncertain.
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Soil
requirements:
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Average
moisture, good draining soil.
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Sun
Requirements:
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Coastal, full-sun or part-day sun;
inland, limited sun
as tolerated.
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General
Description:
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A
spiny, single trunk-palm that is exotic and unusual.
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Other
Notes:
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Acanthophoenix
rubra:
We've found this species and Acanthophoenix crinita
to be very desirable plants. The A. crinita is much
faster growing and has a surprising amount of cold tolerance,
possibly up to 27 to 28 degrees F. For the collector, well worth a
try but near impossible to find.
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Further
Data:
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See Spiny
Palm article for more info on other spiny palm trees.
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Palm
for sale/Availability:
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here to view the current price list.
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