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Locality: |
Madagascar
Island (South of Africa) |
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Cold
Hardiness: |
Tolerates frost, approximately 26-28°, F. when
large. |
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Trunk
type: |
Clean, woody and stout. |
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Leaf
type: |
Large, palmate (fan shaped), prominently light silver-blue
color. |
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Suckering/Solitary: |
Solitary (single trunk) |
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Maintenance: |
Easy (if given the right growing environment). |
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Speed
of growth: |
Medium |
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Height: |
In the wild have been known reach up to 100'+ feet;
domestic palms grows shorter, approximately 25'+ feet. |
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Soil
requirements: |
Sandy, well-draining. Can tolerate drought. |
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Sun
Requirements: |
Full sun, despises shade. |
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General
Description: |
A gorgeous, fairly new introduction to one of the best
Madagascar species. Stately palm that needs some room.
Known for its beautiful silver color |
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Other
Notes: |
Loves arid heat. Doesn't transplant well in
California. Be careful with the roots. |
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Further
Data: |
See Cold
Hardy Palms (Page 3); Palms For Very Cold Weather With Definite
Freezes, Why
Choose Fan Palms and Madagascar
Palms.
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for sale/Availability: |
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