RHS Other common names
northern bungalow palm, Princess Alexandra's palm
Conservatory Greenhouse Palms
A tall, fast-growing palm with a slender trunk, swollen at the base and ringed with leaf scars. Huge, arching leaves up to 4m long have numerous, narrow leaflets pale green or purple-flushed above, grey or silver below. In summer, cream to yellow flowers open in large sprays, followed by pinkish-red fruit
Position
Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres