Ravenea rivularis

[colin Peters]

I have posted these before, but there is a full flower, and I was hoping someone knew if male or female. Odds were not in favor and they are both

the same. At least the flowers look the same on both palms, in my eye. A great palm for landscape. Almost cocos looking, without the heavy fruit. I know

these need lots of water, but it is hot and fairly dry at this Honolulu locality and they are thriving with average rainfall and irrigation. 

[Stevetoad]

I still love these palms. When well grown like yours they look awesome! 

[colin Peters]

Thanks I like them also, for there looks and hardiness. 

 I only know of a couple of landscapes with them in it, and have only seen a couple at one nursery. These were sold to my father in law as just,  White Palm,  There are many at the usual Oahu arboretums though.

 

[Stevetoad]

They're sort of common here in San Diego but it's rare to see them grown well. Most are ratty,yellow and pencil necked. A few around my place that are growing in the middle of a lawn look good. No doubt the extra water as nitrogen play a factor 

[Philpalm]

What a shame cant get seeds of these anymore since they have been put on CITES unless there are some domestic seeds around?