Thrinax morrisii

Common names

Key Thatch Palm, Brittle Thatch Palm, Buffalo Top Palm, Buffalo Thatch Palm, Pimetta.

Curiosities

Origin

Cuba, Bahamas, Puerto Rico.

Habitat

Grows on sandy and lime soils.

Morphology

The trunk can reach around 11m in height and 30 cm in diameter. Leaves usually have a waxy, silvery or greyish underside. Fruits are usually white.

Climate

This palm has tolerated temperatures down to –4ºC (24.8ºF, USDA Zone 9a).

Germination

Growing

Needs a good drainage. Salt tolerant, but slow growing.