TALL, THINNER TRUNK
This single trunk fan palm is native to northeastern Australia. It has previously been referred to as the Cape River Livistona. Formal description was first done by John Dowe in 1998 – followed by other revisions. It gets to heights above thirty feet with a trunk diameter of 10 to 18 inches. In habitat it tolerates hot and arid conditions. It is a full sun species with cold hardiness to at least the low 20’s F.
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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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