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| − | '''''Kentiopsis oliviformis''''' is a tall New Caledonian pinnate palm with a uniquely colored crownshaft and very upright leaves. | + | '''''Kentiopsis oliviformis''''' is a tall New Caledonian pinnate palm with a uniquely colored crownshaft and very upright leaves. This is the tallest and one of the fastest growing of the New Caledonian palms, as well as one of the best and easiest landscape specimens from this southern island. Not terribly unique as a juvenile, but magnificent once a trunk has developed. Poor choice for deserts or windy locations. Fairly commonly available from palm specialty nurseries, but large specimens rare and very pricey. |
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Common Name: Canala Palm
Kentiopsis oliviformis is a tall New Caledonian pinnate palm with a uniquely colored crownshaft and very upright leaves. This is the tallest and one of the fastest growing of the New Caledonian palms, as well as one of the best and easiest landscape specimens from this southern island. Not terribly unique as a juvenile, but magnificent once a trunk has developed. Poor choice for deserts or windy locations. Fairly commonly available from palm specialty nurseries, but large specimens rare and very pricey.
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