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Wodyetia bifurcata

Family Arecaceae
Plant Type palm
Zone
Care Level
Height 7.5 - 12 m (25 - 40 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 6 m (15 - 20 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The palm Wodyetia bifurcata (foxtail palm) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. The showy matte foliage is deep green in colour, fine in texture and evergreen. Wodyetia bifurcata (foxtail palm) bears showy fruit. This plant has showy, spotted and smooth bark. A specimen plant, Wodyetia bifurcata (foxtail palm) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Foundation, specimen, street planting and tropical.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Wodyetia bifurcata tolerates drought, wet sites and salt.
Cautions The growth rate of Wodyetia bifurcata (foxtail palm) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.