Sunset®: 17,21-25
USDA: 9b-12
Frost Tolerance: 28°F (-2°C), mature tolerates down to 25°F (-4°C)
Sun Exposure: Shade to light shade, mature trees needs at least part sun to produce flowers
Origin: Lord Howe Islands, off the eastern coast of New South Wales, Australia
Growth Habits: Solitary palmtree, slow growing to 20 to 60 feet tall or more (6-18 m), 10 to 20 feet spread (3-6 m), when mature; trunk slightly swollen at the base, annular trunk rings; up to 36 pinnate leaves, up to 12 feet long (3.6 m), with dark green leaflets up to 2.5 feet long (75 cm), 2 inches wide (5 cm), with lighter undersides; 4 to 5 feet long petioles (1.2-1.5 m)
Watering Needs: Moderate water, keep the soil moist, dislikes wet or dry soils
Propagation: Seeds with erratic germination
Susceptible to lethal yellowing disease.
Blooming Habits:
Male and female white flowers on the same inflorescence.
Fruiting Habits:
Dull red, ovoid fruits, up to 1.6 inches (4 cm) long.
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