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Areca catechu ‘dwarf'

realarch

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Visiting a friend north of Hilo and was admiring this little grove of A. catechu ‘dwarf’ palms. Such chunky little guys and look great in a grouping. There is absolutely no petiole on the leaves. Fairly small when planted, these are good growers.

Tim

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Hilo, Hawaii

realarch Grand Master

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I have three in the garden, two a bit young and one that is mature. The older ones can get taller than you would think and looks good by itself. 

There is a shovel for scale in the last shot.

Tim

 

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Hilo, Hawaii

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I love the A. catechu "Alba" in the background too! What a nice grouping!

-Krishna

Kailua, Oahu HI. Near the beach but dry!

Still have a garden in Zone 9a Inland North Central Florida (Ocala)

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Those might be the best forms yet!

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

Palm Tree Jim Grand Master

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Very compact form. 

What is the growth rate for you? I recently acquired some and am curious. 

 

 

realarch Grand Master

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Jim, they are a bit slow to start and while young grow out, not up. I’d say 3 to 6 inches a year. They like sun, but will grow well with some shade. Being in CR, I would think you have an optimal climate. 

Tim

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Hilo, Hawaii

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