Trevesia palmata (Snowflake Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Trevesia |
| Species | palmata |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southeast Asia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -5 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 - 41 |
| Height | 2 - 8 m |
| Spread | 1 - 4 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Thrives as an indoor houseplant or as an individual accent plant. |
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in partial to full shade, with rich, well-drained soil. Let soil dry out between waterings. |
| Pests | No major problems. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | An understory tree in moist, mixed forests on mountain slopes at elevations from 600 - 2000 metres. |
| Leaf Description | Large, with cut out designs resembling snowflakes. |
| Colour Description | Leaves are deep green while the flowers are yellow. |
| Texture Description | Leaves are waxy. |
Photographs
Trevesia palmata, form.
Trevesia palmata, leaf.
Trevesia palmata, form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Trevesia palmata, form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Trevesia palmata, leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Trevesia palmata, leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Trevesia palmata, stem, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.