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Locality: |
New
Caledonia Island (E. of Australia)
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Cold
Hardiness: |
28-30º,
F.
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Trunk
type: |
Clean woody trunk; it will hold on to some
green near the crown. Medium sized diameter 8-10 inches
(approximately).
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Leaf
type: |
Very fat and thick pinnate leaves. 10-12 feet long.
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Suckering/Solitary: |
Solitary
(single palm).
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Maintenance: |
Easy
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Speed
of growth: |
Moderate
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Height: |
20-25 feet
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Soil
requirements: |
Rich + good drainage.
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Sun
Requirements: |
Partial or full sun.
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General
Description: |
This is a must have in the garden.
It is one of the most beautiful palms in the world. It has a magnificent
red emergent leaf and purpleish colored petioles. It is a easy
grow in Southern California.
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Other
Notes: |
This palm can vary a little as there a
different forms. Some have a variegated crown (known as the
"watermelon form"), some maintain an entire leaf for a
longer period of time (known as "houailou"). Any of
these varieties are equally beautiful.
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Further
Data: |
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Palm
for sale/Availability: |
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here to view the current price list.
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