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Common
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Foxtial palm |
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Locality: |
Queensland, Australia |
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Cold
Hardiness: |
About 26 F |
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Trunk
type: |
Smooth, somewhat thin, crownshafted. |
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Leaf
type: |
Pinnate, plumose (fluffy), hence the name
"foxtail". |
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Suckering/Solitary: |
Solitaire |
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Maintenance: |
Easy, but requires heat. |
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Speed
of growth: |
Medium |
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Height: |
About 25 feet |
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Soil
requirements: |
Sandy soil with good drainage. |
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Sun
Requirements: |
Full sun |
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General
Description: |
A handsome pinnate palm that likes heat and is
becoming quite popular. It can stall if in cool, damp
environments. It tolerates some degree of cold. For
those lacking heat, it can be a less than satisfying growing
experience . |
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Other
Notes: |
Interesting fibrous large seed. Also, great
hybrids with other genera are becoming availble. |
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Further
Data: |
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Palm
for sale/Availability: |
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