Photo by Tejas Tropicals
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Trithrinax campestris
Also Known As
- Argentine Silver Palm
Plant type
palm / cycad
size
- H: 8'-15'
- W: 8'-12'
planting zones
- 8b-10b
Trithrinax campestris plant details
Trithrinax campestris is an evergreen palm / cycad with green foliage. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Trithrinax campestris
- Plant type: palm / cycad
- Plant family: arecaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Trithrinax campestris
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A cold hardy palm good to Zone 8. This palm grows in clusters and retains its shag of dead leaves similar to Washingtonia. The trunks have downward pointing spines and the leaves are very stiff, small fan shaped and blue grey in color. It is cold hardy and simply stunning to behold. To see a photo of a mature Trithrinax campestris go to http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Trithrinax/campestris.html
By: Tejas Tropicals
Garden photo gallery of Trithrinax campestris
By: Tejas Tropicals
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Gardening facts about Trithrinax campestris plant
How to Grow Trithrinax campestris
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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