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Gulfcoast Land Designs




FLAME THROWER PALM

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FLAME THROWER PALM
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Flame Thrower Palm
Scientific Name: Chambeyronia Macrocarpa
AKA: Blushing Palm, Watermelon Palm, Red Feather Palm, Red Leaf Palm
Appearance: The Flame Thrower Palm is a large, robust palm.It is a type of pinnate with broad leaflets. Their leaves are a deep shade of green re-curving and drastically arching, which feels like leather when touched. It has one new emerged leaf that will be red to maroon in color but will fade after 2 weeks.
Growing: This rare palm tree is slow growing with a maximum average height of about 20 ft. Partial to full sun and constant watering is needed. It is not drought tolerant and does not tolerate salt.
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