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VEITCHIA MERRILLII - MANILA PALM. Synonym Adonidia merrillii. Common name Christmas palm, manila palm, adonidia merrillii. Family Arecaceae (Palmae) . Overview Manila palm is a small, fast growing; palm not taller than 25' and often much smaller. It resembles a dwarf royal palm. This is a straight trunked palm with indistinct rings. Adonidia has clusters of bright red, drupe-like fruits and inconspicuous unisexual, white - yellow flowers. By late September the green fruits are beginning to ripen and by late november they are bright red! The fruits are 1¼" in diameter while the seeds are ½" and borne below the crown saft. The leaf is feather - shaped and the leaflets are trusted in on it. Hardiness USDA zone 9B - 11. Propagation Seeds; germinate easy. Culture Full sun / partial shade, tolerates dry soil but water well. Plant in frost free areas! Can be used as a patio - and framing tree. Due to its size, it can also be used as an indoor plant. |
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