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| + | Very ornamental suckering palmate palm with remarkably white petioles and undersides of leaves. leaves are much more divided and spread out than in the other Chuniophoenix: nana. No spines are sharp edges on this plant. Stems are about 4-5cm in diameter. This palm grows to well over 10' tall in a tropical climate, but it is unknown how tall it can grow in a Mediterranean climate such as Southern California, where its growth rate is a tiny fraction of what it is in the tropics.[[User:Palmbob|Palmbob]] 17:52, 18 September 2007 (PDT) | ||
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Revision as of 14:52, 18 September 2007
Habitat and Distribution
Description
Very ornamental suckering palmate palm with remarkably white petioles and undersides of leaves. leaves are much more divided and spread out than in the other Chuniophoenix: nana. No spines are sharp edges on this plant. Stems are about 4-5cm in diameter. This palm grows to well over 10' tall in a tropical climate, but it is unknown how tall it can grow in a Mediterranean climate such as Southern California, where its growth rate is a tiny fraction of what it is in the tropics.Palmbob 17:52, 18 September 2007 (PDT)
Culture
Southern California experience: This is one of two species of Chuniophoenix, and though it is the larger one, it is by far the more slow-growing. Palms take many years to even reach 4' in height, which is only 1/2 or less of their potential height. It is surprisingly cold tolerant handling temps in the mid 20Fs for extended periods of time with little or no damage. I don't think the true low temp is known yet. It likes a lot of water, and is not too happy about full sun, particularly in inland climates. Wind shreds the leaves a bit, but it is surprisingly tolerant otherwise.Palmbob 17:49, 18 September 2007 (PDT)