Arenga micrantha
The Tibetan Sugar Palm

Locality: 

Tibet, Bhuton, north India - elevations to 7000 feet

Cold Hardiness: 

Very cold hardy - down to 16 degrees F.

Trunk type:

Fibrous, suckering

Leaf type:

Suckering/Solitary:

Suckering type palm

Maintenance:

Fairly easy

Speed of growth:

Medium

Height:

To 20 feet

Soil requirements:

Average

Sun Requirements:

Filtered light probably best

General Description:

New introduction of super cold hardy pinnate palm

Other Notes:

Exciting new palm that collectors and palm lovers should see out.  Very hard to find, especially with any size.