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Livistona Species, Bonin Islands Fan Palm

Livistonaboninensis

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Family

Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Livistona (liv-iss-TOH-nuh)

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Species

boninensis (bo-nin-EN-sis)

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Synonym

Livistona chinensis var. boninensis

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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CoconutFreak

| March 2010 | neutral

Very similar to Livistona chinensis, and in fact it used to be considered a variety, (Livistona chinensis var. boninensis), but has now b...Read More

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Livistonaboninensis

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