Beccariophonix alfredii
The High Plateau Coconut Palm

Locality:

Madagascar

Cold Hardiness: 

20-22 degrees F. with some reports into the upper teens F.

Trunk type:

Solitary with ringed trunk

Leaf type:

Suckering/Solitary:

Does not sucker

Maintenance:

Good grower - average care

Speed of growth:

Medium to fast

Height:

Forty feet or more

Soil requirements:

Good draining soil

Sun Requirements:

Sun or part day sun

General Description:

Thin to medium sized ringed trunk, pinnate green leaves with short petiole, attached leaf bases at top of trunk.  Photos by RPS

Other Notes:

One of the best new introductions from Madagascar.  Very popular and sought after because of its better cold tolerance.  Nursery plant shown.  Many sizes available.  See prices