Arenga engleri
FORMOSA SUGAR PALM
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 8-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Garden Styles: suits tropical & coastal designs

Uses: informal screen, pot, large planter, accents, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Arenga engleri
FORMOSA SUGAR PALM
Arecaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 8-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: silver-grey underneath


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & coastal designs

Uses: informal screen, pot, large planter, accents, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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