General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 25 to 60 feet
Plant Spread: 20 to 25 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Showy
Edible to birds
Other: Small, pear shaped black drupes.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Uses: Shade Tree
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant

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Common names
  • Hispaniola Palmetto
  • Dominican Palm

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Location: Real Botanico de Madrid
Date: 2023-11-11
Location: BG La Conception Malaga
Date: 2015-03-25
Location: BG La Conception Malaga
Location: Botanical Garden Meise
Date: 2016-02-06
Location: BG La Conception (Malaga, Spain)
Date: 2016-02-07

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