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Howea forsteriana
Kentia Palm, Thatch Palm
Howea forsteriana or Kentia Palms are iconic tropical palms. They grow with solitary trunks, though we have many multi-trunk specimen that have been grown together since seedlings. Our largest specimen are over 80 years old, and there is no need to deroot them slowly.
Most of our Kentia palms are grown in shade or partial shade to preserve their green trunk. We recommend keeping this palm in at somewhat shaded conditions, because even though it will survive in full sun, the iconic beauty of this plant is lost if it becomes overly sunburnt.
Learn more about the incredible habitat of the Howea palms in this short film from the BBC, or just enjoy the iconic beauty of the kentia palm at sunset, pictured in our video below.
Howea forsteriana
Kentia Palm, Thatch Palm
Howea forsteriana or Kentia Palms are iconic tropical palms. They grow with solitary trunks, though we have many multi-trunk specimen that have been grown together since seedlings. Our largest specimen are over 80 years old, and there is no need to deroot them slowly.
Most of our Kentia palms are grown in shade or partial shade to preserve their green trunk. We recommend keeping this palm in at somewhat shaded conditions, because even though it will survive in full sun, the iconic beauty of this plant is lost if it becomes overly sunburnt.
Learn more about the incredible habitat of the Howea palms in this short film from the BBC, or just enjoy the iconic beauty of the kentia palm at sunset, pictured in our video below.
Cold Tolerance:
27°F (-3°C)
Growth Rate:
Total Height:
40 ft (12.2 m) tall
Habit:
Solitary trunks
Leaf Structure:
7-12 ft (2.1-3.7 m) long, pinnate
Canopy size:
10-18 ft (3.0-5.5 m) wide
Trunk width:
6-8 inches (15-20 cm) thick, flared at base
Exposure:
Shade or part shade, full sun at maturity
Soil requirements:
Well-drained, tolerant of alkalinity
Tolerances:
Low to moderate drought tolerance, moderate to high salt tolerance
Reproduction:
Monoecious, polycarpic
Water usage:
Moderate
HEat requirement:
Shade or part shade, full sun at maturity
Hazards:
Native origin:
Lord Howe Island
Further Reading:
Designing with Palms, Jason Dewees
What makes our plants so special? Our location on the cliffs of Santa Barbara receives over 280 days of sunshine a year and we utilize our indigenous soil, mixing it with a specialized amendment. Our plants are routinely watered, fertilized, and trimmed. We always aid our plants to proper health when needs arise, and we do so without the use of sprays.
