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Majesty Palm

Ravenea rivularis

Majesty Palm is a medium-growing palm, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, that matures to about 5-100 ft. It does best in part shade with high water needs in moist and occasionally-wet soil. Expect yellow and white blooms in spring and summer. It stands up well to heat, humidity and wet soil, grows happily in containers.

USDA zones
10-11
Sun
Part shade
Water
High
Mature size
5-100 ft
Spacing
3 feet-6 feet
Growth rate
Medium
Maintenance
Low
Soil
Moist, Occasionally-wet
Foliage
Green
Bloom color
Yellow, White
Bloom season
Spring, Summer
Tough against
Heat, Humidity, Wet soil
Native to
Madagascar

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