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Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant

Arenga Engleri

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Overview

Arenga engleri, commonly known as Formosa Palm or Taiwan Sugar Palm, is a compact, clumping palm, reaching up to 10-20 feet in height. This evergreen plant features multiple feather-like fronds, each extending 4-6 feet long. It prefers partial shade to full sun and requires well-draining soil. Perfect for adding a tropical touch, this palm is hardy and adjusts well to container life, making it versatile for landscape design.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 11–11
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — commonly known as Formosa Palm or Taiwan Sugar Palm

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Palmae

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Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — reaching up to 10-20 feet in height; native to Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — This evergreen plant features multiple feather-like fronds, each extending 4-6 feet long; the Formosa
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — It prefers partial shade to full sun and requires well-draining soil; reaching up to 10-20 feet in height
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — Perfect for adding a tropical touch; small to medium-sized palm
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — this palm is hardy and adjusts well to container life; notably tolerant of a variety of soil types, this
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — making it versatile for landscape design; palm for full or half
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — scientifically known as Arenga engleri; making it versatile for landscape design
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — small to medium-sized palm; are divided into numerous leaflets
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — highly regarded in landscape design for its exotic and tropical appearance; as its flowers attract
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — native to Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands; perfect for adding a tropical touch
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — typically grows to a height of 10 to 20 feet with a spread of approximately 6 to 10 feet at, image 35
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — which can reach lengths of 5 to 7 feet; creamy-white flowers that are followed by attractive
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — are divided into numerous leaflets; this evergreen plant features multiple feather-like fronds, each
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — feather-like canopy that provides a dense; highly regarded in landscape design for its exotic and tropical
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — Notably tolerant of a variety of soil types, this palm demands well-draining conditions to, image 39
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — Moderate water requirements are common; commonly known as Formosa Palm or Taiwan Sugar Palm
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — the Formosa Sugar Palm exudes versatility; scientifically known as Arenga engleri
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — creamy-white flowers that are followed by attractive; feather-like canopy that provides a dense
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — take note that it may produce suckers; when providing details to the client
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — as its flowers attract pollinators such as bees and birds; this palm is hardy and adjusts well to
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — When providing details to the client; which can reach lengths of 5 to 7 feet
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — palm for full or half; take note that it may produce suckers
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — commonly known as Formosa Palm or Taiwan Sugar Palm; it prefers partial shade to full sun and, image 47
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — reaching up to 10-20 feet in height; native to Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands, image 48