Christmas Palm
Veitchia merrillii
Veitchia merrillii
Typical Height: 15'
Subfamily: Arecoideae
Tribe: Arecoideae
Hardiness Zone:10B-11
Growth rate: Moderate
Origin: Philippines
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Drought Tolerence: Moderate
Soil Requirements: Widely adaptable
Light Requirements: Moderate, High
Nutritional Requirements: Moderate
Propagation: Seed, germinating in 1 to 2 months
Human Hazards: None
Major pest Problems: none
Major Disease or Physiological Problems: Highly susceptible to lethal yellowing.
