Botanical Name: Caryota urens
Common Name: Fishtail palm Type of Plant: monocot: tree Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Single trunk upright palm with a thick trunk and bipinnately divided fronds whose pinnules resemble a ‘V’ shaped fish tail Height to 60' Spread to 25' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade when young Soil prefers a rich, well-amended soil Hardiness Tender – Zones 23, 24 or indoors Morphology: Leaves Bipinnately compound fronds, with pinnules trapeziform (fishtail-like) about 6" across – very distinctive Flowers Monocarpic – (tree dies afterlowest fruit ripen) long drooping clusters with both male and female parts present – creamy white Fruit two seeded drupes Propagation: seed Usage: dramatic tropical accent tree for very protected, mild climates; sometimes used as a greenhouse or atrium specimen tree Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering – does not tolerate drought Fertilizing feed regularly with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer Pruning remove dead fronds Pests/Diseases frost can cause damage or kill younger trees Special Conditions/Other fruit has spicules which can cause severe irritation –use gloves Origin: Burma, southern Asia Family: Arecaceae Notes: |
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