Adonidia Species, Kerpis Palm, Manila Palm, Merrill Palm, Variegated Christmas Palm
Adonidiamerrillii 'Aurea Variegata'

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Adonidia (ad-oh-NID-ee-uh)
Species: merrillii (mer-IL-ee-eye)
Cultivar: Aurea Variegata

Category
Palms

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

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
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible