Pinanga Species, Emerald Palm, Java Palm

Pinangajavana

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pinanga (pin-ANG-uh)
Species
javana (JA-vah-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Palms
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Huntington Beach, California

Oceanside, California

Rancho Cucamonga, California

San Clemente, California

San Diego, California

Santa Barbara, California

Ventura, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

One of the only solitary Pinangas I have seen growing in California. This one has some remarkable cold tolerance for a Pinanga, and has ...Read More

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