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Caryota mitis
Clumping Fishtail Palm
Distribution & Habitat:
Caryota mitis inhabits the tropical rainforests from India through to south-east Asia.
Culture:
This attractive palm prefers a shaded, well drained position in temperate to tropical areas. It will withstand temperatures around freezing point for not extended periods of time.
Description:
A spectacular clumping palm which grows 5 to 10 metres high and up to 4 meters across. The trunks are light green to greyish with widely spaced leaf nodes. Each trunk, which can grow up to 150 mm across, produces flowers for several seasons. Flowers start from the top of the trunk and moving downwards. After its final seeding a trunk will die but new once out of the clump will take its place. The leaves are light green and closely resemble a fish's tale. Pale pink flowers are followed by showy orange to red fruits. Very attractive, a must for any garden.
Climate Zones:
Warm temperate to tropical areas. Can tolerate light frosts.
If you are looking for larger plants please let us know and we will quote you for the plants and freight.
= $8.20
140 mm pot
