R3: Hedyscepe canterburyana

Geographic origin: Lord Howe Island, Australia; >400 meters elevation
Map #R3
Year planted: 2005
Species notes: Resembles Howea when young but is slower growing; resembles a small Archontophoenix when mature.

Crown spread: 1.22 meter
Overall height: 1.02 meter
Stem height (BTH): 21 cm
# of leaves: 5

Grower’s notes: plant is entwined with Arenga micrantha (R2)

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