F12: Chamaedorea metallica

Common name: Silver Palm
Geographic origin: Atlantic slope and lowland rainforests of Mexico
Map #F12
Year planted: 2003
Species notes: Grows outdoors in deep shade outdoors, understory and indoor planting; blue-green metallic sheen; endangered species

Crown spread: 74 cm
Overall height: 1.26 Meter
Stem height (BTH): 55 cm to 1.08 Meter
# of leaves: 4 stalks (1 died), 4 to 7 leaves each, 1 to 3 flowers each

Grower’s notes: Slow growing, with some pest damage.

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