Adonidia merrillii
MANILA PALM, CHRISTMAS PALM
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
6m
Plant habit
 
3.5m

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Origins: Tropical Asia

Other Botanical Names: Actinorhytis calapparia, Normanbya merrillii, Veitchia merrillii

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Adonidia merrillii
MANILA PALM, CHRISTMAS PALM
Arecaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
6m
Plant habit
 
3.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: chartreuse

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: magenta


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & coastal designs

Uses: large planter, accents, street tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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