christmas palm (Veitchia Merrillii) - Shade trees

Grow conditions

Sunlight

Full sun

Hardiness zone

10-11

Minimum temperature

30°F (−1°C)

Soil type

Loam, Sandy, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

christmas palm

Veitchia Merrillii

Grow conditions

Sunlight: Full sun
Hardiness zone: 10-11
Minimum temperature: 30°F (−1°C)
Soil type: Loam, Sandy, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral

Plant traits

Mature height15 ft-25 ft

Mature width6 ft-10 ft

Plant typeShade trees

Bloom seasonYear-round

Foliage typeEvergreen

Tolerance & safety

Drought tolerant❌No

Fire tolerant❌No

Pet safe❌toxic

Deer resistant✅Yes

Pollinator-friendly—Bees

christmas palm (Veitchia Merrillii) - Shade trees

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