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Hyophorbe verschaffeltii

Family Palmae
Plant Type palm
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level
Height 4.5 - 6 m (15 - 20 ft)
Spread 2.4 - 4 m (8 - 12 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description The palm Hyophorbe verschaffeltii (spindle palm) produces showy, bright orange and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. This plant is arching in form and has showy, glossy, coarse textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Hyophorbe verschaffeltii (spindle palm). Hyophorbe verschaffeltii (spindle palm) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Container, house plant, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Hyophorbe verschaffeltii tolerates salt.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.