Palms For California

Pronunciation: lih-vih-STONE-uh RIJ-ih-duh

Common Name:

Livistona rigida has been lumped with Livistona mariae until recently 'released' by Dowe to its own species status. However, telling them apart is a real challenge. Like Livistona mariae, younger plants have a nice reddish hue to their foliage and petioles that sadly fades away with maturity.

Appearance and Biology Habit: solitary with a crown of 20-30 fan leaves Height: Trunk: Crownshaft: none Spread: Leaf Description: Petiole/Leaf bases: Reproduction: Inflorescence: Fruit:

Horticultural Characteristics Minimum Temp: 25F Drought Tolerance: good Dry Heat Tolerance: good Cool Tolerance: good Wind Tolerance: good Salt Tolerance: unknown Growth Rate: slow to moderate with age Soil Preference: adaptable Light Requirement: full sun Human Hazards: sharp petiolar teeth Disease or Horticultural Problems: none Transplants?: unknown Indoor?: unknown Availability: rare

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  Huntington gardens tree, near Pasadena, California

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  fast growing tree sold as Livistona rigida, in Simi Valley, California

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  young plant with nice color in garden of Matt Bradford, San Diego county, California

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  San Diego county, California

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  closer shot of Matt's plant in San Diego, California

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  leaf of palm in Huntington gardens

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