Wallich's Palm


Scientific Name: Wallichia disticha
Wallichia disticha
Size: Fast growing to 20 feet (6 m)
Min. Temperature: 32°F (0°C)
Water Requirements: Abundant water
Sun Requirements: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Northeast India
Leaf: Pinnate, Leaves grow in two ranks with fish tail shaped leaflets arranged in a plumose manner.
Trunk: Covered with fibers from the leaf bases.
Flower: Flower stalk coming from among the leaves.
Fruit: Dark red when ripe. 0.75 inch in diameter (2 cm).
Seed: 0.5 inch in diameter (1.2 cm). round.

Berries are irritating

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