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Arecahutchinsoniana

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Areca hutchinsoniana by palmbob
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Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Areca (a-REEK-uh)
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Synonym
Areca mammillata var. mindanaoensis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Category
Trees
Palms
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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Patent Information

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

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | May 2004 | positive

Rare palm in cultivation- has slightly bulging green crownshaft, single stem and dark, green leaves. From the Philippines.

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