The Foxtail Palm is an attractive Australian species that is currently is high demand in the nursery industry. This item will likey become one of the most popular palm landscaped in moist tropical and subtropical areas. The name is derived from the very full appearence of the leaves, formed by circular arrangement of the leafelts around the rachis. Foxtail palm is very fast growing and appears adaptable to a broad range of soil conditions.
Typical height: 30'
Subfamily: Arecoideae
Tribe: Areceae
Hardiness Zone: 10A-11
Growth Rate: Fast
Orgin: Northern Australia
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Soil Requirements: Widely Adapable
Light Requirements: Moderate, High
Nutritional Requirements: Moderate
Major Disease or Physioloical Problems: Leaf spots with overhead watering.