Livistona Species, Bonin Islands Fan Palm
Livistonaboninensis

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Livistona (liv-iss-TOH-nuh)
Species: boninensis (bo-nin-EN-sis)

Synonym:Livistona chinensis var. boninensis

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Palms

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Where to Grow

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

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
N/A

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds