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Key Thatch Palm

Leucothrinax Morrisii

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Overview

The Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax morrisii) is a tropical, slow-growing palm. Hardy in zones 10-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. With a maximum height of 15-20 feet and a spread of 6-10 feet, this palm showcases a rounded silhouette with fan-shaped fronds. Ideal for warm coastal landscapes, it enjoys well-draining soil, tolerates drought, and adds a touch of the Caribbean to any garden setting.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 10–11Climate Subtropical
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — The Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax morrisii) is a tropical, slow-growing palm

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Mature height
3–36 Ft.
Mature width
3–15 Ft.

Classification

Family
Arecaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Photos (101)

Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — which can span approximately 3 to 5 feet in diameter; full sun to partial shade exposure will secure, image 69
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — making it perfect for understory plantings or as a standalone specimen; hardy in zones 10-11, it thrives, image 74
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — but they will also welcome a variety of wildlife, image 77
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — Full sun to partial shade exposure will secure optimal growth for this elegant palm; small to, image 75
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — as it serves as a habitat and food source for certain bird and insect species; with a maximum height of, image 78
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — white and yellow flowers in the garden; and parts of Central America, image 79
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — Inform your clients that not only will they have an architecturally interesting plant; lush appearance, image 76
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — The Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax morrisii) is a tropical, slow-growing palm; this palm showcases a, image 82
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — Hardy in zones 10-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade; this species thrives in USDA zones 10a to, image 83
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — palm / tree with white and yellow blooms; making it an exceptional choice for coastal and arid, image 80
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — With a maximum height of 15-20 feet and a spread of 6-10 feet; it's slow-growing and low-maintenance, image 84
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — palm / tree for full or half; as it serves as a habitat and food source for certain bird and insect, image 81
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — this palm showcases a rounded silhouette with fan-shaped fronds; white and yellow flowers in the garden, image 85
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — Ideal for warm coastal landscapes, image 86
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — small to medium-sized palm endemic to the Florida Keys; it enjoys well-draining soil, image 90
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — and adds a touch of the Caribbean to any garden setting; integrate the Key Thatch Palm for its tropical, image 88
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — it enjoys well-draining soil; making it well-suited for warm, image 87
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — scientifically named Leucothrinax morrisii; palm / tree with white and yellow blooms, image 89
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — and parts of Central America; the Key Thatch Palm is highlighted by its rounded, image 91
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — the Key Thatch Palm is highlighted by its rounded; and adds a touch of the Caribbean to any garden setting, image 94
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — This species thrives in USDA zones 10a to 11; making it perfect for understory plantings or as a, image 92
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — making it well-suited for warm; palm / tree for full or half, image 93
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — fan-shaped fronds which extend from slender, image 95
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — which can span approximately 3 to 5 feet in diameter; full sun to partial shade exposure will secure, image 96

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