Gulfcoast Land Designs 

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.