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Caryota gigas
Himalayan fishtail black trunk
Caryota gigas is a lush tropical palm with a unique and incredibly beautiful form. It's distinctive bipinnate "fishtail" leaflets form on huge leaves that can grow up to 30' long and 15' wide. This sensitive plant takes 30-60 days to deroot, and a full 6 to 12 months to establish in it's new location. Be patient. The wait is worth it!
Caryota gigas
Himalayan fishtail black trunk
Caryota gigas is a lush tropical palm with a unique and incredibly beautiful form. It's distinctive bipinnate "fishtail" leaflets form on huge leaves that can grow up to 30' long and 15' wide. This sensitive plant takes 30-60 days to deroot, and a full 6 to 12 months to establish in it's new location. Be patient. The wait is worth it!
Cold Tolerance:
28°F (-2°C)
Growth Rate:
Total Height:
20-60 ft (6.1-18.3 m) tall
Habit:
Solitary trunks
Leaf Structure:
30 ft (9.1 m) long, bipinnate
Canopy size:
5-20 ft (4.6-6.1 m) wide
Trunk width:
36 inches (90 cm) thick
Exposure:
Full sun to shade
Soil requirements:
Well-drained, moist
Tolerances:
Low drought tolerance, low salt tolerance
Reproduction:
Monocarpic, plan for eventual removal
Water usage:
Moderate to High
HEat requirement:
Full sun to shade
Hazards:
Toxic seeds, avoid handling fruit
Native origin:
Asia / South Pacific, 5,000 ft level, Himalayas, Burma
Further Reading:
Designing with Palms, Jason Dewees
What makes our plants so special? Our location on the cliffs of Santa Barbara receives over 280 days of sunshine a year and we utilize our indigenous soil, mixing it with a specialized amendment. Our plants are routinely watered, fertilized, and trimmed. We always aid our plants to proper health when needs arise, and we do so without the use of sprays.
