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Size:
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Domestic Bismarck Palm can grow up to 30-40ft tall and 20ft wide, but in the wild it can reach 70ft.
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Habit of Growth:
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It is a fast growing palm that can grow from 3ft to 15 ft. tall in 5 years.
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Light Requirements:
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Partial shade to full sun. Adapts to many kinds of soil and likes full sun. If you don't have sunny spot, don't worry as it will tolerate some shade.
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Soil Requirements:
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6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic).
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Water Requirements:
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Moderate.
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Cold Tolerance:
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The Bismarck Palm is very cold hardy and can tolerate cold down to 15F when mature enough. Great for zones 8b (15 F) - 11 (above 40 F).
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Landscape Uses:
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Suitable for xeriscaping.
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Special Attributes:
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Drought-tolerant.
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