Chambeyronia macrocarpa

WHOLESALE Chambeyronia macrocarpa (Red leaf Palm or ‘Flamethrower Palm) NURSERIES

You could grow Chambeyronia macrocarpa ( Red leaf Palm) for the new foliage itself, brilliant red shoots that reach into the air give it the common name of ‘Flamethrower Palm’. It is luckily attractive enough to warrant attention at other times of the year as well.

With a self cleaning habit ( it drops its old fronds) and attractive glossy green and cream mottled trunk Chambeyronia macrocarpai s an attractive addition to gardens from Sydney to Brisbane and further north.

Care and Pruning

• Plant Type -Palm Tree
• Country of origin – New Caledonia
• Common Name – Flame Thrower Palm, Red Leaf Palm
• Growth Rate – Fast once it settles in, slow for first 2 – 3 years.
• Evergreen / Deciduous – Evergreen
• Soil – Humus rich moist and well drained, however it will withstand constant moisture more than many palms trees.
• Position – Light shade to Full sun
• Height – 15 – 20 m
• Width – 4m
• Habit – Upright with long arching fronds

Landscaping Uses

Use it just for the new foliage, or incorporate it into a wider tropical landscape where its attractive growth habit and good glossy foliage are attractive year round.

Varieties / Cultivars

Available from the following Wholesale Nurseries