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Carpoxylon macrospermum


Carpoxylon Palm, Plam Tree




Origin:  Native to Southern Vanuatu Archipelago: the islands of Tanna, Futuna and Anatom.
Family
Arecaceae
Genus
Carpoxylon
Species
macrospermum
Category
Tropicals, Woody
Type
Tree (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1c
Temperature (°C)
4.4-10
Temperature (°F)
40-50
Height
25 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
A species of palm tree that is found in lowland rainforests. The tree is considered critically endangered, according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Landscape
Mostly used as an ornamental palm in parks and gardens.
Cultivation
Filtered sun when young and full sun when mature, with moist, well drained soils.
Growth
Fast
Habitat
Lowland rainforests, ravines and coastal forests.
Bark/Stem Description
The stem is thick and bottle-shaped, with a diameter of 25 cm at breast height.
Leaf Description
The pinnate leaves are smooth, green and grow up to 4 m long.
Flower Description
The flowers emerge below the crownshaft and are borne on a branched inflorescence.
Fruit Description
The fruit is obovate, 7 cm long and 4 cm in diameter. They are green but as they mature turn red.
Notable Specimens
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Propagation
Propagated from seed.
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