Botanical Name: Common Names:
Ravenea rivularis Majestic Palm,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Open Canopy, Upright, Upright Narrow
Description:
Attractive large palm tree with a single smooth self-cleaning grey swollen trunk and feather-like green fronds. It produces red fruit and small white flowers. Great tree to add a tropical feel to any garden. Grows approx. 12m tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Mites, Scale
Cultural Notes: Minimal care required. Feed in early spring with an annual slow release fertiliser. Regular watering required until established but do not over-water. This palm is generally self-cleaning - drops it's fronds naturally.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Arecaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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