Arenga Species, Philippine Dwarf Sugar Palm

Arengatremula

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Arenga (aw-REN-guh)
Species
tremula (TREM-yoo-luh)
Synonym
Caryota tremula
Didymosperma tremulum
Wallichia tremula
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 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)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
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
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Thousand Oaks, California

Miami, Florida

Hilo, Hawaii

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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

Very similar, at least here in So Cal, to Arenga engleri, but perhaps less hardy to sun and wind. Also maybe a bit less cold hardy. Pla...Read More

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