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Ptychosperma elegans

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Ptychosperma elegans - The Solitaire Palm
Ptychosperma elegans – The Solitaire Palm

A fast growing palm from Queensland, Ptychosperma elegans is commonly called the ‘Solitaire Palm’.

This is a palm tree that naturally grows in coastal rainforest areas and is an excellent palm tree for part shade.

The trunk is slender and grey in colour, the crown shaft is a deep green, fronds are arching and open.

In terms of cold tolerance, this is a palm tree that would find coastal Sydney gardens at its limit.

Landscaping Uses

This is a self cleaning and unarmed tree, often used in landscaping as an alternative to the Bangalow Palm, and as a small alternative to the Alexandra palm.

The natural growth habit is with a single (solitary) trunk, however iy can be planted in groups of two or three depending in the effect required.

Summary Information

  • Botanical Name – Ptychosperma elegans
  • Common Names – Solitaire Palm
  • Climate – Tropical Sub Tropical
  • Soil Humus – Well drained humus rich soils.
  • Position – Afternoon shade, to dappled shade
  • Frost tolerant – No
  • Height – To 10 metres, usually less.
  • Spread – To to 6 metres
  • Foliage – Dark to mid olive green
  • Flowers – Small and green followed by red berries.
  • Flowering period – Spring to summer.
  • Growth Rate – Medium to fast.

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