The Majesty Palm
is a very shade tolerant palm that will reach 10' in
height very quickly. It grows and looks best
situated under a canopy of tall trees. Its
greatest drawback is its requirement to be fertilized
frequently to maintain a healthy green color.
Majesty Palm is native to Madagascar.
Of the tribe Ceroxyleae, and
subfamily Ceroxyloideae it is
also known by the botanic names Ravenea
glauca and R. rivularis.
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Common
Name: Majesty Palm
Botanical
Name: Ravenea glauca and R. rivularis
Subfamily:
Ceroxyloideae
Plant Type:
Solitary Robust Palm Tree
Origin:
Madagascar
Zones:
10 - 11
Height:
15-80'
Rate of
Growth: Fast to 10' then slowing
Salt
Tolerance: Moderate
Soil
Requirements: Widely adaptable
Water
Requirements: Moderate
Nutritional
Requirements: Moderate to High
Light
Requirements: Moderate, High
Form:
Solitary, robust. Trunk gray, swollen at base
and gradually tapering upward.
Leaves:
Pinnately compound, reduplicate, erect at first
then arching, twisted near apex; with numerous crowded
narrow ribbed leaflets.
Inflorescence: Short, born among leaves
Fruits:
Red
Pests or
diseases: None
Uses:
Specimen tree
Bad Habits:
Heavy feeder, does best under high canopy of
trees
Cost:
$$ - $$$ -- reasonable to expensive
Propagation:
Seed, germinates in 2-3 months
Source:
Betrocks
Guide to Landscape Palms
