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Bread Palm

Encephalartos Altensteinii

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Overview

The Bread Palm, Encephalartos altensteinii, is a long-lived South African cycad characterized by its robust trunk reaching up to 6-16 feet high and dense crown of pinnate leaves extending up to 10 feet in length. Its striking foliage adds a tropical flair to landscapes. It thrives in well-drained soil, preferring full to partial sun exposure. Cold-tolerant to around 20-25°F, it's an impressive, slow-growing specimen for warm regions.

Sun Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 5–11Type PalmClimate Subtropical
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — making it ideal for xeriscaping or regions with water restrictions; the Bread Palm is drought-tolerant, image 169

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
5–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Zamiaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Photos (186)

Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — Although it is generally pest-free, watch for scale insects and treat as necessary; this slow-growing, image 83
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — the Bread Palm can serve as a focal point or be grouped for a lush; adds a dramatic and exotic touch to, image 65
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — but can soar up to 15 feet when given ample time and space; it thrives in well-drained soil, preferring, image 139
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — commonly known as the Bread Palm or Eastern Cape Giant Cycad; cold-tolerant to around 20-25°F, it's an, image 70
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11 and prefers full sun to light shade, along with well-drained, image 79
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — arching blue-green leaves stretching up to 6 feet long.<br><br>This prehistoric species; its striking, image 76
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11 and prefers full sun to light shade, along with well-drained, image 145
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — arching blue-green leaves stretching up to 6 feet long.<br><br>This prehistoric species; its striking, image 164
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — arching blue-green leaves stretching up to 6 feet long.<br><br>This prehistoric species; its striking, image 186
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — The Bread Palm is drought-tolerant once established
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — The Bread Palm is drought-tolerant once established; but can soar up to 15 feet when given ample time and, image 102
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — Its striking foliage adds a tropical flair to landscapes
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — The Bread Palm is drought-tolerant once established; but can soar up to 15 feet when given ample time and space
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — often praised for its sculptural form and longevity
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — It thrives in well-drained soil, preferring full to partial sun exposure; often praised for its, image 68
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — but can soar up to 15 feet when given ample time and space; it thrives in well-drained soil, preferring, image 51
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — palm for half or shade; consider its eventual size and incorporate sufficient space to accommodate its, image 132
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — this slow-growing cycad typically reaches heights of 5 to 8 feet; although it is generally pest-free, image 94
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — arching blue-green leaves stretching up to 6 feet long.<br><br>This prehistoric species; its striking, image 98
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — consider its eventual size and incorporate sufficient space to accommodate its wide leaf spread; it pairs, image 151
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — Cold-tolerant to around 20-25&deg;F, it's an impressive, slow-growing specimen for warm regions; when, image 47
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — <br><br>Periodic maintenance is required to remove old foliage and to maintain its tidy appearance; the Bread Palm
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — Although it is generally pest-free, watch for scale insects and treat as necessary; this slow-growing, image 127
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11 and prefers full sun to light shade, along with well-drained, image 167
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