Size:
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3-6 feet high and 4-6 feet wide.
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Habit of Growth:
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Depending on age and growing conditions, the leaves can be anywhere from 1-5 ft (0.3-1.5 m) in length and width. The smooth petiole (leaf stem) is a little longer than the leaf.
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Light Requirements:
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Prefers partial sun and can tolerate light shade.
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Soil Requirements:
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Amended soil provides best results and aides in the overall health and development of the palm as it grows.
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Water Requirements:
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Prefers moist soils but can tolerate drought.
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Cold Tolerance:
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USDA Zones 8 - 10. Some varieties are hardy to Zone 7.
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Landscape Uses:
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Use it in mixed borders or hedges. Well suited for massing around the base of a large live oak. Plant this palm in shady beds to provide a backdrop of spectacular form and color for low-light flowering plants.
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Special Attributes:
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One of the hardiest palms in the world.
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