Botanical Name: Common Names:
Wodyetia bifurcata Foxtail Palm,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Open Canopy, Upright Narrow
Description:
Popular Australian native palm tree with a single, double or triple smooth self-cleaning grey trunk and foxtail-like green fronds. It produces red fruit and small white flowers. Great tree to add a tropical feel to any garden. Grows approx. 6m-9m tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
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. Will tolerate light frosts. This palm is generally self-cleaning - drops it's fronds naturally.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Arecaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: All Year, Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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