Broom Palm


Scientific Name: Thrinax morrisii H. Wendl.
Synonyms: Simpsonia microcarpa, Thrinax keyensis, Thrinax microcarpa
Thrinax morrisii
Size: 11 m
Min. Temperature: 25°F (-4°C)
Water Requirements: Regular water
Sun Requirements: Light shade
Origin: USA, Caribbean Basin
Leaf: Palmate, Waxy gray. Blade with 33-58 leaflets, 27-84 cm long.
Trunk: 5-35 cm.
Flower: One carpel. Flower stalk coming from very short less than 1 mm. 5 to 15 stamens.
Fruit: White. 4 mm. round.
Seed: