Jubaeopsis caffra

Also Known As

Pondo Palm

Plant type

tree, palm / cycad

size

H: 15'-25'
W: 8'-20'

planting zones

9b-11

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Jubaeopsis caffra plant details

Jubaeopsis caffra is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Jubaeopsis caffra

Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Jubaeopsis caffra

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is one spectacular palm that is quite rare in cultivation. If your looking for a coconut look alike that is relatively cold hardy and also clusters you've found it. The petioles take on a yellow to orange coloration that contrasts beautifully with the heavy pinnate leaves.

By: Tejas Tropicals

A most beautiful palm from S. Africa, slowly growing to 15-20 ft. Needs heat, good drainage, and unfortunately no freezing temperatures, so containers are the answer in the Pacific Northwest. Will eventually sucker to form a clump of plants. Frost hardy in USDA zone 9b.