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Rhopalostylis sapida, Rhopalostylis oceana
Shaving Brush or Nikau Palm
Rhopalostylis sapida is a unique and beautiful palm that is very slow growing. It has a thick green trunk and stiff pinnate leaves that jut out from their attachment points at a 45° angle. Almost no nurseries have large specimen for sale. It grows further south than almost any palm in the world. It also makes for a great potted plant!
Rhopalostylis sapida, Rhopalostylis oceana
Shaving Brush or Nikau Palm
Rhopalostylis sapida is a unique and beautiful palm that is very slow growing. It has a thick green trunk and stiff pinnate leaves that jut out from their attachment points at a 45° angle. Almost no nurseries have large specimen for sale. It grows further south than almost any palm in the world. It also makes for a great potted plant!
Cold Tolerance:
24°F (-4°C)
Growth Rate:
Slow
Total Height:
35 ft (10.7 m) tall
Habit:
Solitary trunks
Leaf Structure:
10-12 ft (3.0-3.7 m) long, pinnate
Canopy size:
15 ft (4.6 m) wide
Trunk width:
8 inches (20 cm) thick
Exposure:
Shade or sun in cooler climates
Soil requirements:
Adaptable, including heavy, wet soils
Tolerances:
Low drought tolerance, moderate salt tolerance
Reproduction:
Monoecious, polycarpic
Water usage:
Moderate to High
HEat requirement:
Shade or sun in cooler climates
Hazards:
Native origin:
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.
