Livistona Species, Gregory R. Cabbage Palm, Lawn Hill Gorge Livistona, Mataranka Fan Palm

Livistonarigida

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Livistona (liv-iss-TOH-nuh)
Species
rigida (RIG-ih-duh)
Synonym
Livistona mariae subsp. rigida
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Palms
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tucson, Arizona

Brandon, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2009 | positive

was considered a form of Livistona mariae until early 2000 when given its own species. Seems to a be a wispier palm than mariae, but has...Read More

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