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W. Mark, J. Reimer and C. Stubler
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UC Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara, CA, Los Angeles County Arboretum - Arcadia, CA, Santa Barbara Courthouse and Lotusland - Santa Barbara, CA
KENTIA PALM
Howea forsteriana
General Notes
Branches don't droop and resist breakage. Native to Lord Howe Island in the South Pacific.
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- Howea forsteriana - Arecaceae
- Synonyms:
Common Names: Sentry Palm, Kentia Palm, Paradise Palm - Native To: Lord Howe Island in the South Pacific
- Habit:
Has Evergreen foliage. - Shape: Palm
- Sunset Zones: 17 and 21 - 24
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 11
- Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Water Needs: Well Drained Soil
- Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
- Soil pH: Acidic to Alkaline
- Height: 25 feet
- Growth Rate: 12 to 24 Inches per Season
- Landscape Use: Specimen or Container
- Leaves: Green. No Change in Fall. Evergreen.
- Flowers: Inconspicuous, White Has separate male and female flowers on the same tree (monoecious).
- Fruit: Yellow
- Shading Capacity: Rated as Low to Moderately Low in Leaf
- Root Damage Potential: Rated as Low
- Wildlife Notes:
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SelecTree. "Howea forsteriana Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 24, 2013.
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