Manila palm (Adonidia merrillii)

Manila palm, 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.