Acanthophoenix Species, Red Barbel Palm, Red Palm
Acanthophoenixrubra

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Acanthophoenix (ak-anth-oh-FEE-niks)
Species: rubra (ROO-bruh)

Category
Trees
Palms

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

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 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)

Where to Grow

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

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

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

Seed Collecting