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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 11–11Type Palm
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — This evergreen plant features multiple feather-like fronds, each extending 4-6 feet long; the Formosa

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Palmae

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Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — this palm is hardy and adjusts well to container life; notably tolerant of a variety of soil, image 52
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) — are divided into numerous leaflets
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — It prefers partial shade to full sun and requires well-draining soil
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) — 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) — highly regarded in landscape design for its exotic and tropical appearance; as its flowers attract
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — take note that it may produce suckers
Formosa Sugar Palm, Feather Plant (Arenga Engleri) — creamy-white flowers that are followed by attractive
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