Locality:

Lord Howe Island (East of Australia)

Cold Hardiness: 

About 28-30º F.

Trunk type:

Single trunk, crown shafted, silver colored with prominent rings and large red fruit.

Leaf type:

Pinnate (feather shape), slightly recurved leaves.

Suckering/Solitary:

Single trunk.

Maintenance:

Average, but plants either like their spot or don't.  Not unusual a plant in one locality in the garden does great, another does poorly

Speed of growth:

Slow at first, somewhat slower after 5 gallon size.

Height:

About 20 feet, perhaps a bit taller.

Soil requirements:

Rich with good drainage.

Sun Requirements:

Coast call tolerate part day sun; inland give protection.  Grow like you'd grow a Howea

General Description:

 A great plant!  Silver trunk, crown shafted, nice head of leaves, red fruit the size of small eggs, striking!

Other Notes:

Hard to find of any size for sale.  Might have to start with smaller plant.

Further Data:

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