Manila palm (Adonidia merrillii)
Also known as: Merril palm, Dwarf royal palm
The fronds of the manila palm (Adonidia merrillii) are incredibly resistant to disease; however, they will struggle when temperatures get anywhere close to freezing. When in bloom, it produces nectar highly sought after by bees. When they go to seed, the casings are harvested and created into beautiful beads for necklaces. It is called by some the most popular ornamental palms worldwide.
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Attributes of Manila palm
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
4.5 m to 8 m
Spread
1.8 m to 2.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Green Cream
Images of Manila palm
Quickly Identify Manila palm
1
Slender gray trunk reaching 6-25 feet (1.8-7.6 m) with a singular growth pattern.
2
Cream-colored flowers blooming in tight clusters at the base of the canopy.
3
1 inch (2.5 cm) ovoid fruit transitioning from light green to vivid red in winter.
4
4-5 feet (1.2-1.5 m) long green arching leaves with jagged tips and fuzzy petiole.
5
Trunk with smooth or rough gray bark, showing age through texture and slight fissures.
Scientific Classification of Manila palm
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Arecales
Family
Palm
Genus
Adonidia
Species
Manila palm
