Caryota ochlandra

Common names

Chinese Fishtail Palm.

Curiosities

Origin

Canton (China).

Habitat

Open forest around Canton.

Morphology

A single trunk, up to 8 m tall. Leaves with a bluish colour and leaflets narrow with sewed edges.

Climate

This palm has tolerated temperatures down to –1.8ºC (28.8ºF, USDA Zone 9b).

Germination

Growing

Rather frost resistant. Needs full sun to part shade. Regular water, keep soil moist, needs good drainage.