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Flamethrower Palm

Chambeyronia Macrocarpa

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Overview

The Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia macrocarpa) features a striking new red leaf, lending it its fiery name. Native to New Caledonia, this slow-growing, evergreen specimen reaches upwards of 20 feet tall, with a spread of 8-10 feet. It boasts large, pinnate leaves up to 10 feet in length. Hardy and adaptable, it thrives in USDA zones 10-11, preferring partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil. Perfect for a tropical aesthetic.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–11Type PalmClimate Subtropical
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — making it an ideal focal point without overwhelming smaller garden spaces
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — Cold hardiness is limited; temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit can damage the plantFlamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — scientifically known as Chambeyronia macrocarpa; with a spread of 8-10 feetFlamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — although it's capable of tolerating short periods of drought once fully establishedFlamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — palm with white bloomsFlamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — It boasts large, pinnate leaves up to 10 feet in lengthFlamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — white flowers in the garden+28

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
15–20 Ft.
Mature width
10–15 Ft.

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Arecaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — making it an ideal focal point without overwhelming smaller garden spaces
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — Cold hardiness is limited; temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit can damage the plant
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — scientifically known as Chambeyronia macrocarpa; with a spread of 8-10 feet
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — although it's capable of tolerating short periods of drought once fully established
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — palm with white blooms
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — It boasts large, pinnate leaves up to 10 feet in length
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — white flowers in the garden
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — preferring partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil; its growth habit is slow to moderate
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — they transition to a lush
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — It adapts to a variety of soil types but thrives in a pH range of 6.1 to 6.5
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — evergreen specimen reaches upwards of 20 feet tall; this palm is renowned for its spectacular red or pink new
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — is an exceptional addition to any tropical or subtropical landscape design
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — Native to the rainforests of New Caledonia
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — palm for deep shade or shade
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — It boasts large, pinnate leaves up to 10 feet in length; palm for deep shade or shade
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — with a spread of 8-10 feet; regular watering will help establish a strong root system
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — scientifically known as Chambeyronia macrocarpa
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — Regular watering will help establish a strong root system
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — Perfect for a tropical aesthetic; offering a year-round tropical ambiance
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — it thrives in USDA zones 10-11; perfect for a tropical aesthetic
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — The Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia macrocarpa) features a striking new red leaf, lending it its fiery name
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — preferring partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — with a spread of 8-10 feet
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — evergreen specimen reaches upwards of 20 feet tall
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