F6: Chamaedorea plumosa

Geographic origin: Chiapas, Mexico
Map #F6
Year planted: 2003
Species notes: Fast-growing, new to cultivation, tolerant of deep shade.

Crown spread:   3 Meter
Overall height:  5.10 Meter
Stem height (BTH): 4.38 Meter
# of leaves: 7 leaves, 4 flowers including two shoots still covered

Grower’s notes: One of first two plumosas in garden, gift of Chuck. This one has grown quickly, and shows that species grows well in very deep shade, with fuller crown than specimen in more sun.

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