Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pachypodium geayi Madagascar Palm, Madagascan Palm,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Succulents & Cacti, Trees Upright
Description:
Semi-deciduous succulent tree with a tall fat grey spiny trunk and course narrow silvery-green leaves. Fragrant white flowers occur in spring and summer. Grows approx 6m tall x 1.8 wide. great for a cacti garden or as a feature tree.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Low Water Garden, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Apocynaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Silver
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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