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Ravenea rivularis

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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:

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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