Thrinax radiata

Common names

Florida Thatch Palm.

Curiosities

Leaves are used to make hats.

Origin

Bahamas and Mexico (Golf area).

Habitat

Coastal areas, on limestone or sandy soil, often on sandy dunes.

Morphology

An attractive, medium sized, solitary fan palm to 6 m tall, with a slender, smooth trunk and dark green, glossy, circular fan leaves with drooping leaf tips.

Climate

Tropical, subtropical and warm temperate. This plant has tolerated temperatures down to –2.5ºC (27.5ºF, USDA Zone 9b).

Germination

Fresh seeds quickly germinate, in 2 to 4 months.

Growing

Water only when soil has dried out, doesn’t like wet feet. Can be grown in full sun even as a youngster.