Chambeyronia macrocarpa (Blushing Palm)

Blushing Palm
Scientific Name: Chambeyronia macrocarpa Brongn.
Chambeyronia macrocarpa

Size: Slowly to 20 feet (6 m)
Min. Temperature: 28°F (-2°C)
Water Requirements: Regular water
Sun Requirements: Light shade
Origin: New Caledonia
Leaf: Pinnate, Young leaves are red and turn green with age. 3 to 6 leaves with 20 to 28 leaflets,
Flower: pink to cream-colored.
Fruit: crimson.
Seed:

The Blushing palm grows slowly, opening only 3 or 4 leaves a year. The intensity of the red of the young leaves depends on the plant.

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