Rhapidophyllum hystrix
Needle palm, porcupine palm, hedgehog palm, blue palmetto

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Description

   

Locality:

Gulf States, U.S.

Cold Hardiness: 

The most cold hardy of any palms! Probably will tolerate less than zero degrees F.

Trunk type:

Rough and hairy

Leaf type:

Fan, sort of like a large Rhapis

Suckering/Solitary:

Suckering

Maintenance:

Easy

Speed of growth:

Slow to medium

Height:

Somewhat dwarf, probably up to about 7 feet overall, perhaps slightly taller

Soil requirements:

Average

Sun Requirements:

Full sun or filtered light; adaptable.

General Description:

A nice clustering fan palm with interesting needles and hair on the trunk.  Very cold hardy.  Easy to grow.  Looks best in a bit of shade.

Other Notes:

Good for your blizzard loving growers.  For other Cold Hardy Palms, see article

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