Howea forsteriana
Paradise Palm
Palms and cycads
HOWEAThese feather palms are native to Lord Howe Island in the South Pacific. Slow growing; reach full height in tropics but only perhaps half as tall in California, where they are typically planted under other trees for frost protection. With age, finely divided leaves drop to show clean, green trunk ringed with leaf scars. These are the kentia palms of florists’ shops (usually sold there under the name “kentia”) and make ideal potted plants—the classic parlor palms. To minimize spider mite problems, keep fronds clean and dust free. Indoor plants withstand drafts, some watering neglect.
Howea forsterianaTo 60 ft. tall, 20 ft. wide, with leaves to 9 ft. long; leaflets are long and drooping.
Araucaria heterophylla
Native to Norfolk Island, near Australia. Grows moderately fast to 100 ft. tall and 60 ft. wide, with ...
Howea forsteriana
To 60 ft. tall, 20 ft. wide, with leaves to 9 ft. long; leaflets are long and drooping.
Corynocarpus laevigatus
Best in zones 17, 24; H1, H2. A handsome, upright tree or shrub reaching 20–40 ft. high by 5–15 ft. wi...
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