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Dypsis lutescens

Family Palmae
Plant Type palm
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level
Height 3 - 8.5 m (10 - 28 ft)
Spread 3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Light light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The palm Dypsis lutescens (areca palm) is repeat-blooming and bears bright yellow flowers. The showy glossy foliage is medium green and medium lime in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Dypsis lutescens (areca palm) produces bi-coloured fruit. A specimen plant, Dypsis lutescens (areca palm) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Container, hedge, house plant, specimen, screening and tropical.
Special Characteristics Dypsis lutescens is tolerant of pollution.
Cautions The growth rate of Dypsis lutescens (areca palm) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.