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Christmas Palm

Adonidia Merrillii

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Overview

Adonidia merrillii, commonly known as the Chris™as Palm, is a sleek, tropical palm that reaches about 15-25 feet in height with a spread of 5-10 feet. Its slender, gray trunk is topped with a crown of 10-12 pinnate leaves that arch gracefully. Small red fruits adorn the tree in winter, resembling festive ornaments. Ideal for tight spaces and as a focal point, this palm prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Zones 10-11.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 10–11Type PalmClimate Temperate
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — each extending up to 5 feet in length.<br><br>Notable for its festive appearance
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — commonly referred to as the Christmas PalmChristmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — Small red fruits adorn the tree in winter, resembling festive ornamentsChristmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — tropical palm tree that serves as a striking feature in any landscape designChristmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — the Christmas Palm produces bright red fruits around the winter holidaysChristmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — with a canopy spread of 5 to 10 feetChristmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — the Christmas Palm thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 10B through 11+47

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Mature height
15–25 Ft.
Mature width
6–8 Ft.

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Arecaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — each extending up to 5 feet in length.<br><br>Notable for its festive appearance
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — commonly referred to as the Christmas Palm
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — Small red fruits adorn the tree in winter, resembling festive ornaments
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — tropical palm tree that serves as a striking feature in any landscape design
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — the Christmas Palm produces bright red fruits around the winter holidays
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — with a canopy spread of 5 to 10 feet
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — the Christmas Palm thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 10B through 11
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — resembling Christmas ornaments
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — grey trunk that typically grows to about 6 inches in diameter
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — which is how it acquired its common name
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — Reaching a mature height of approximately 15 to 25 feet
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — tropical palm that reaches about 15-25 feet in height with a spread of 5-10 feet
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — Ideal for tight spaces and as a focal point, this palm prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — Its slender, gray trunk is topped with a crown of 10-12 pinnate leaves that arch gracefully
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — adding dynamism to your landscape.<br><br>Preferring full sun conditions
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — The trunk is topped with a symmetrical crown of feathery
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — commonly known as the Chris&trade;as Palm
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — this monoecious palm presents a sleek
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — These fruits can attract a variety of birds and wildlife
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — Ideal for tight spaces and as a focal point, this palm prefers full sun and well-drained soil; small red fruits adorn the
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — palm with white blooms
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — Small red fruits adorn the tree in winter, resembling festive ornaments; consider its mature size to avoid future
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — Adonidia merrillii is an ideal choice for coastal landscapes
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — and while it enjoys regular watering during dry periods
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