Hyophorbe lagenicaulis

Description

Named for its unusual trunk, Hyophorbe lagenicaulis (Bottle Palm) is a picturesque evergreen palm with a smooth, pale gray to almost white trunk resembling a rounded bottle when young. As the palm ages, the swollen base becomes less pronounced and elongated. On top of the trunk sits a sparse canopy of 4-8 gracefully arching, glossy dark green, feather-like leaves, up to 6 ft. long (180 cm). The crownshaft (from which the fronds emerge) is a paler green, with a smooth and waxy surface.
palm to be grown as a specimen or in groups. It can also be grown indoors in a container.

Max Height: 6m

Spread: 3m

Common Name: Bottle Palm

Drought Tolerance: Low

Sun Tolerance: High

Wind Tolerance: Medium

Water Requirement: Low

Pest Tolerance: Medium

Disease Tolerance: Low

Growth rate: Slow