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Normanbya normanbyi
Black Palm
Distribution & Habitat:
Normanbya normanbyi grow in wet rainforests, often along rivers or creeks, and also in swampy areas in lowlands.
This palm is indigenous to northeastern Queensland, Australia and New Guinea.
Culture:
The Black Palm requires a deep, friable soil, which can be slightly on the acidic side and regular moisture.
Description:
The Black Palm is a tall, handsome palm, growing about 20 meters tall. The leaf spread is about 4 meters. The trunk is smooth, slender, and closely ringed, and becomes almost black as the palm gets older. The bushy appearance of the crown is very similar to the Foxtail palm which is why the two are difficult to tell apart. However, the main difference being that Normanbya normanbyi has a silvery tinge to the underside of the leaves.
Climate Zones:
Black Palms are quite hardy when mature and can withstand temperatures below freezing point.
If you are looking for larger plants please let us know and we will quote you for the plants and freight.
= $8.40
140 mm pot
