Laccospadix australasica
ATHERTON PALM
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
6m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Pruning: Remove spent leaves at their base as they form.

 
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Laccospadix australasica
ATHERTON PALM
Arecaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
6m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Bark & Stems: ringed stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush & tropical designs

Uses: accents, pot, large planter

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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