Zombia antillarum
Zombie palm

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Description
   

Locality:

 Hispaniola (Caribbean)

Cold Hardiness: 

 Probably about 32º F.

Trunk type:

 Woven in an interesting pattern and spiny.  One should look at the photos at this website to inspect the trunk.  

Leaf type:

 Fan

Suckering/Solitary:

 Suckering

Maintenance:

 Easy

Speed of growth:

 Slow

Height:

 Ten to fifteen feet

Soil requirements:

 Average

Sun Requirements:

 Full sun

General Description:

 An interesting suckering, spiny palm that seems to enthrall people's interest because of the trunk.  A great addition to any garden.

Other Notes:

 On the trunk there are sworlls of needles on top of a woven mat like substance

Further Data:

Palm for sale/Availability:

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