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Toddy Palm

Caryota Urens

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Overview

The Toddy Palm (Caryota urens) is a striking addition to landscapes, known for its unique fishtail-like leaves. This fast-growing palm reaches heights of up to 60 feet with a spread of 8-10 feet at maturity. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires ample space to accommodate its size. Perfect for tropical themes, it yields sap for palm sugar and alcoholic beverages, adding economic as well as aesthetic value.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 9–10Type PalmClimate Subtropical
Toddy Palm (Caryota Urens) — has moderate drought tolerance

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Arecaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Toddy Palm (Caryota Urens) — appreciating full sun to partial shade
Toddy Palm (Caryota Urens) — This fast-growing palm reaches heights of up to 60 feet with a spread of 8-10 feet at maturity
Toddy Palm (Caryota Urens) — palm for full or half
Toddy Palm (Caryota Urens) — This fast-growing palm reaches heights of up to 60 feet with a spread of 8-10 feet at maturity; unlike typical palms, image 80
Toddy Palm (Caryota Urens) — solitary trunk that often bulges in the middle
Toddy Palm (Caryota Urens) — It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires ample space to accommodate its size; it is imperative to note that the Toddy
Toddy Palm (Caryota Urens) — It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires ample space to accommodate its size
Toddy Palm (Caryota Urens) — appreciating full sun to partial shade; palm for full or half, image 71
Toddy Palm (Caryota Urens) — black fruits about one inch in diameter
Toddy Palm (Caryota Urens) — has moderate drought tolerance; solitary trunk that often bulges in the middle, image 73
Toddy Palm (Caryota Urens) — which can serve as an excellent focal point in any garden
Toddy Palm (Caryota Urens) — hanging flower clusters - inflorescences can stretch up to six feet in length
Toddy Palm (Caryota Urens) — white flowers in the garden; this palm is characterized by its bipinnate leaves that can extend an impressive 12 to 18, image 76
Toddy Palm (Caryota Urens) — it yields sap for palm sugar and alcoholic beverages
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