Arenga engleri palm has few other names as well and belongs to Arecaceae family. Allow me to present its some images with characteristics. A tropical beauty and nice landscape addition, Can be grown under tall trees.
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| Height remains about 10 feet. Spread is around 16 feet. Spacing 10- 15 feet. July 2020. |
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| Grown for foliage. 4 Aug 2020. You may recognize it from its leaf. |
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| Partial to full sun. Light to full shade. 6 September 2020. |
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| Top view. Average water requirement. Drought resistant. July 2020. |
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| Attractive clustering. US Hardiness Zone 9- 11. 6 September 2020. |
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| Edible seeds. Roasted and eaten at some places. July 2020. |
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| Seeds turning black. 4 August 2020. Bloom is attractive to BBB. Butterflies, Bees & Birds. |
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| A view on 6 September 2020. Bloom time mid summer and is fragrant. |
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| Leaflet spring from thorn less midrib. End is Fish tailed. Olive green. Upto 10 feet. Responds well to fertilizers to quicken growth. Propagation- SDSk. seeds, division, suckers. |
May you enjoy reading, viewing and growing this natural beauty.
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