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Locality: |
Lord Howe Island
(East of Australia)
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Cold
Hardiness: |
About
26-28º F.
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Trunk
type: |
Clean, non-crown shafted, somewhat thin. Has
green color when young, but turns to brown as ages with sun exposure
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Leaf
type: |
Pinnate
(feather shape).
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Suckering/Solitary: |
Solitaire
(single trunk), often planted as a group.
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Maintenance: |
Easy
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Speed
of growth: |
Slow
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Height: |
In full sun, 30 to 35 feet. Perhaps taller in
shade.
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Soil
requirements: |
Good drainage and rich soil
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Sun
Requirements: |
Full or partial, depending on the area.
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General
Description: |
One of the most elegant of the palms. Perfect
for Southern California. Can adapt to full sun or be grown in
partial sun. Great when grouped as two to five plants.
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Other
Notes: |
Commonly used as a houseplant
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Further
Data: |
See Palms
of Lord Howe Island, Palms
As Houseplants
and Cold
Hardy Palms (Page 3); Palms For Very Cold Weather With Definite
Freezes.
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Palm
for sale/Availability: |
Click
here to view the current price list.
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