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| − | '''''Acanthophoenix rubra''''' is a solitary pinnate palm from the Mauritius and Reunion Islands, south of India and east of Madagascar (about same latitude) that has some surprising cold hardiness, though is still a marginal palm for most of | + | '''''Acanthophoenix rubra''''' is a solitary pinnate palm from the Mauritius and Reunion Islands, south of India and east of Madagascar (about same latitude) that has some surprising cold hardiness, though is still a marginal palm for most of southern California. No mature palms in So Cal, but it is conceivable it could happen. Less colorful Acanthophoenix crinita much better choice for southern California. Very ornamental palm in tropics where rust coloration of crownshaft is unique. |
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Common Name: Barbel Palm
Acanthophoenix rubra is a solitary pinnate palm from the Mauritius and Reunion Islands, south of India and east of Madagascar (about same latitude) that has some surprising cold hardiness, though is still a marginal palm for most of southern California. No mature palms in So Cal, but it is conceivable it could happen. Less colorful Acanthophoenix crinita much better choice for southern California. Very ornamental palm in tropics where rust coloration of crownshaft is unique.
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