This is a type of King Palm that comes from a large specimen in Phil’s personal garden. We named it “teracarpa” – meaning “big body”. No one has been able to identify it. It has a much thicker trunk, gets taller than the normal King Palm, is a more vigorous grower and does not brown tip in sun. In Phil’s garden it towers over regular Kings nearby and is much greener and prettier. There’s a hint of silver on the back of the leaves and seeds are larger than normal King Palm seeds. All who have bought it say it’s one of the best palms in their garden. It does not brown tip in the sun and is more resistant to wind. Cold tolerant to about 25 degrees F. by estimation.
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Owner at Jungle Music Palms & Cycads
Phil Bergman runs a nursery in San Diego County, Jungle Music. He writes articles on all sorts of palm, cycad, and tropical plants.
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