THESE CHRISTMAS PALMS ARE AROUND UP TO 900 mm TALL IN 20 LITRE GROWBAGS.
They are currently $58 but will be more as they grow. So price will change.
I have about 10 of them only, so be quick to secure for yourself.
They are not very common & they put on a grand display with their bright pink/red Christmas like bunch of palm seeds.
The Christmas Palm Tree, scientific name Adonidia merrillii, is one of the most popular palms in Florida. It has a lot of similar characteristics with the Royal Palm Tree and sometimes is even called “dwarf royal palm”. Christmas Palm Trees are much smaller and are easier to manage in comparison to the Royal Palm Trees.
The Christmas Palm Tree is great for indoor decor if you have tall ceilings and some sun, but is most popular in southern Florida in many landscapes. Check out our quick blog on Christmas Palm Tree Facts!
Christmas Palm Tree Info-Scientific name: Adonidia merrillii
Common names: The Christmas Palm is also known as Manila Palm, Kerpis Palm, Adonidia Palm, Dwarf Royal Palm, and Veitchia Palm.
Family: Arecaceae.
Origin: It is native to the small islands of the Philippines located north of Malaysia and Indonesia.
Appearance: The Christmas Palm has a smooth slender grey trunk that is slightly swollen at the base and ringed with old leaf scars. The Christmas Palm may be used alone or may also be planted in groups of two or three.
Bright green crownshaft supports a crown of 10-12 pinnate, or feather-shaped, fronds. The short crownshaft is about 3ft long. Leaves are glossy, strongly arched, grow to a length of 5 feet with sharp-edged leaflets that are up to 2 feet long by 2 inches wide.
Flowers/Fruits: During the summer months the Christmas Palm produces light green flower buds that turn into creamy blossoms. Unisexual flowers are held by 2ft long branched stalks that emerge from the area where the crownshaft attaches to the trunk. In December flowers are followed by green oval fruits that turn bright red as they are ripe. Berrie-like fruits are 1 inch long and 1/5 inch wide. They hang in clusters looking like Christmas ornaments, therefore palm’s common name is Christmas Palm.
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast. In the wild Veitchia merrillii is known to grow up to 25ft tall but in cultivation, it usually doesn’t get taller than 10 – 20 ft and 5-10 ft wide.
Outdoor/Indoor Use: Both.
Cold Tolerance: The Christmas Palm is not considered cold-hardy and will not tolerate frost well. It can tolerate cold temperatures only down to 30F for a short period of time. It is great for growing in USDA Zones 10a (30 to 35 F) to 11 (above 40 F).
Light Req: Full sun to partial shade. It likes full sun but can also grow in broken shade.
Water Req: Moderate. The Christmas Palm is moderately salt tolerant prefers moist well-drained soil. To avoid root rot, don’t let it sit in water. It can tolerate drought for a short time when mature enough.
Maintenance: Easy to Moderate. It does not require much maintenance. The only thing you need to do is to remove old dead leaves to keep it looking neat. To prevent nutritional deficiency, apply good quality palm fertilizer that has continuous release formula twice a year during the growing season.
Christmas palms are also sometimes referred to as Manila palms.
Propagation: Propagated by seed. Taking around 1-3 months to germinate.
HENRY
Any questions or if buying, contact me HERE
Recent Comments