Chuniophoenix humilis
Chinese star palm

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 Chuniophoenix humilis, the chinese star palm

   

Description

   

Locality:

China, perhaps some areas of S E Asia

Cold Hardiness: 

Slightly below freezing, 30-32 F.

Trunk type:

Suckering (multiple trunks).

Leaf type:

Palmate with long leaflet segments

Suckering/Solitary:

Suckering

Maintenance:

Somewhat hard to grow

Speed of growth:

Slow

Height:

Under 5 feet

Soil requirements:

Good drainage

Sun Requirements:

Filtered light

General Description:

An interesting fan palm with white undersides to the leaves.  Rare.  Sometimes difficult to grow. 

Other Notes:

Hard to find.

Further Data:

 

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