Photo of Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii form by Karl Gercens III

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Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii

Also Known As

  • Ernest August Palm

Plant type

tree, palm / cycad

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii plant details

Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii

Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cold hardy palm good to Zone 10-11. Small palm with a single trunk to 6-8 ft. Leaves are undivided pinnate with a deep cleft forming two fishtail shaped wedges. Leaf color is light green. Beautiful planted in groups and does well in pots. To see a photo of a mature Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii go to http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Chamaedorea/ernesti-augustii.html

By: Tejas Tropicals

Gardening facts about Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii plant

How to Grow Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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