| Category: |
Tree |
| Class: |
Perennial |
| Foliage: |
Large, fan-shaped leaves, or fronds, that are described as broad and costapalmate |
| Trunk: |
Smooth gray trunk that can reach up to 4 ft. in diameter |
| Height: |
60 ft. |
| Growth rate: |
Slow growth rate |
| Hardiness: |
Zones 8b to 11 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Water Usage: |
Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant. However, regular watering is recommended for a new |
| Soil Type: |
Well-draining soil but is not fussy and can tolerate a variety of soil types |
| Native Range: |
Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands |
| Photographer: |
William Khoury |
| Bed(s): |
TREES - 1 Plant; |