Actinorhytis Species, Calappa Palm
Actinorhytis calapparia
| Family: | Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Actinorhytis (ak-tin-oh-RY-tus) (Info) |
| Species: | calapparia |
| Synonym: | Actinorhytis poamau |
Category:
Trees
Palms
Water Requirements:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Evergreen
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Height:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Patent Information:
Non-patented
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Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Mar 18, 2007, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Though this plant is rated as a 10a plant, that is Florida 10a, not California 10a.. In California it does not even appear to like growing in 10b, but some can make it survive a winter or two. It struggles with prolonged cold and is really not a palm for anywhere but the humid tropics or humid subtropics. |
