Pritchardia thurstonii
THURSTON'S FAN PALM, LAU FAN PALM
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind
5m
Plant habit
 
3m

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

 
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Pritchardia thurstonii
THURSTON'S FAN PALM, LAU FAN PALM
Arecaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind
5m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: white or yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: red-black


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal & tropical designs

Uses: accents, pot, large planter

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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