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Caryota mitis/Fishtail Palm
Palm with developing fruit
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Scientific Name:
Caryota mitis
Common Name:
Fishtail Palm
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10, 11
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Height:
15-20 feet
Spread:
10 - 15 feet
Fruit present:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Juice from red fruit may cause skin rash and is toxic if ingested. Makes a good container plant for indoor plantings. Cannot tolerate freezing temperatures. Grows much taller than many people anticipate, so allow for sufficient height growth because palms cannot be topped like some other plants. Provide full sunlight for several hours of the day if possible.