Large palm
with swollen, tapered base, an often-leaning grey trunk, and pinnate,
bright green leaves, 4-6m long, with many linear leaflets. Small,
bowl-shaped, fragrant, cream to yellow flowers are borne at intervals
throughout the year, followed by ovoid fruit, each with a green to
ochre-yellow or orange-red exterior covering a fibrous brown husk.
20-30m / Leaning single trunk
Mature Size / Spread / Form | 20-30m / Leaning single trunk |
Foliage Color | Yellow green / Yellow |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Sunlight tolerance | High |
Wind tolerance | High |
Salinity tolerance | High |
Drought tolerance | High |
Family name | ARACACEAE / PALMAE |