Howea forsteriana |
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Kentia Palm, Paradise Palm |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Normans/George/Thompson
Description
This palm will reach about 60' tall x 20' wide and has long, drooping leaflets that are slender and deep green. Frost tender.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Palm
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
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Design Styles
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Accenting Features
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Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
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Special Uses
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Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Eliminate runoff, especially with fixed spray sprinklers, clay soils, and slopes, by dividing the total watering time into shorter increments.
This allows water to soak in.