| Other Name(s): |
AKA Hispaniola Palmetto; Dominican Palm |
| Category: |
Tree |
| Class: |
Perennial |
| Foliage: |
Palm has a dense crown of large, fan-shaped fronds, up to 8 ft. wide, that are dull green with deep cuts. The leaf stalks are smooth |
| Trunk: |
Thick trunk up to 2 ft. in diameter |
| Height: |
66 ft. |
| Growth rate: |
Slow growth rate |
| Hardiness: |
Zones 8b to 11 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Water Usage: |
Established palms are drought-tolerant, but they benefit from regular watering while young |
| Soil Type: |
Prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate poor or saline conditions |
| Native Range: |
Hispaniola and Cuba |
| Photographer: |
William Khoury |
| Latitude / Longitude: |
(32.48886475°N, -83.92398687°W) |
| Bed(s): |
TREES - 1 Plant; |