Livistona chinensis is a beautiful palm native to southern Japan and Taiwan. Hardy to USDA Zone 8.
They grow slowly to about 40' tall and have bright green leaves that grow 4-5' across with drooping tips.
This tree was planted as a 3 gallon pot 20 years ago. The curve in the trunk is because an Oak tree fell on this palm during a hurricane in 2004. I like the effect though!
They produce large clusters of seeds which turn a shade of blue when ripe.
Mine is producing a bumper crop of seeds this year. Here you can see how thickly they are falling on the driveway.
I like the look of a palm growing crooked, as well. It adds a bit of uniqueness to a garden.
ReplyDeletethat was a great post, i enjoyed it...the leaning palm is amusing too!
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