Locality:
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Madagascar Island |
Cold
Hardiness:
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18 F. |
Trunk
type:
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This palm has a large, swollen gray woody
trunk - often cigar shaped as shown here. Sometimes it will
sucker. Also, crown shaft can be green or silver. |
Leaf
type:
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This palm has arching pinnate
leaves. Leaves are green and rarely blue-green |
Suckering/Solitary:
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This palm can be both solitary or
suckering |
Maintenance:
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This palm is easy to grow but vulnerable
to root damage |
Speed
of growth:
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It is a very slow grower |
Height:
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15 to 30 feet approximately |
Soil
requirements:
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Likes a rich sandy soil that drains
quickly |
Sun
Requirements:
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This palm will want full sun in most areas |
General
Description:
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This is a beautiful, slow growing
palm. It can be solitary, but tends to make basal suckers
(few). It is a easy grow for most areas if you give this palm
heat and sun. This palm is slow to form trunk, but is worth
the wait. Sought-after by collectors. Known to die if
dug or roots are disturbed during planting. |
Other
Notes:
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If this palm interests you you may be
interested in Dypsis decaryi, Dypsis onilahensis, Butia capitata
or
Pseudophoenix sargentii. |
Further
Data:
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See photo gallery for other photos. This
is a highly recommended species. Also, it has difficulty with
super warm and humid summer weather. |
Palm
for sale/Availability:
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here to view the current price list.
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