Locality: |
Madagascar
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Cold
Hardiness: |
26-28s, F.
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Trunk
type: |
Thin to medium (8-10 inches). Dark
brown-tan colored woody trunk.
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Leaf
type: |
Pinnate. The leaves are dark green about 8-10 feet long and are plumose. They have a little bit of gray
color.
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Suckering/Solitary: |
Solitary,
note, there are suckering
similar species.
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Maintenance: |
Easy, though requires some humidity and
good drainage. Cold will spot the leaves.
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Speed
of growth: |
Medium growth rate.
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Height: |
20 feet.
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Soil
requirements: |
Sandy with good drainage.
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Sun
Requirements: |
Filtered light inland, full sun along the
coast.
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General
Description: |
This is a great palm. It is very
beautiful and can be grown with relative ease in most areas in
Southern California. Large plants are around in Southern California.
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Other
Notes: |
Variety "monticola" is a totally
different palm that is huskier, more cold hardy, and has much longer
leaves and stature. This variety is very desirable. The
picture shown is Ravenea madagascarensis variety monticola
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Further
Data: |
hard to find in nurseries
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Palm
for sale/Availability: |
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here to view the current price list.
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