R13: Rhopalostylis sapida

Species name: Nikau Palm
Geographic origin: New Zealand
Map #R13
Year planted: c2004
Species notes: Southern-most palm species requires cool summers. Variable in form, slow growing.

Crown spread: 1.55 Meter
Overall height: 1.55 Meter
Trunk height (BTH): 15 cm
# of leaves: 7

Grower’s notes: slow starter, growing more rapidly now.

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