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Nibung Palm

Oncospermatigillarium

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Family

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

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Genus

Oncosperma (on-koh-SPER-muh)

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Species

tigillarium (tij-il-LAY-ree-um)

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Synonym

Oncosperma tigillaria

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness

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

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Bloom Time

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