Plant Details - Redland Nursery, Inc.

Adonidia merrillii

This palm has been classified back and forth between Veitchia merrillii and Adonidia merrillii. It is one of the most popular landscape palms in the world. The bright red fruit below the small crownshaft peaks around Christmas time, hence the name Christmas Palm.

Common Name:	Christmas Palm
Origin:	Philippines
Typical Height:	10 to 15 ft.
Stem:	Small, solitary, 4 to 8 in. diameter, gray, with 2 to 3 ft. green crownshaft
Leaf:	Feather-shaped and gently arching. The leathery leaflets curve inward in a distinctive fashion
Fruit:	1¼ in. long, bright red
Cultivation:	Fast-growing from seed until it starts to form wood, then slows down considerably. OUTDOORS – Well-suited to a sunny location where a small formal look is desired. INDOORS – Often used because of its slow growth. Provide good light and allow the soil to go moderately dry between watering. Hardiness Zones 10-11.