Hedyscepe canterburyana
Synonymy: None | Distribution: Lord Howe Island |
Common names: Umbrella palm, big mountain palm | Conservation status: Vulnerable |
An excellent palm for the cooler subtropics and temperate climates, this slow-growing
species is from Lord Howe Island (off Australia). It requires shade when young and is also
said to be a good container palm. Fruit take up to four years to mature and are not easy
to judge when ripe. Seed germination can take from 6 to 19 months. Photo copyright ©
1998, Mike Maxson, Palms
of the World.
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