A beautiful, amazing palm tree that will require a lot of space because of its huge spread. The Bismarck palm is native to Madagascar and suitable for sub-tropical climates. They got their name from the first chancellor of the German Empire Otto von Bismarck.
Facts & Care Sheet
Maximum Height: 60 feet, mostly they grow about 40 feet tall.
Maximum width(spread): 15 to 20 feet
Native Range: Island of Madagascar
Scientific name: Bismarckia nobilis
Growth rate: Slow
Propagation: By seeds
Hardiness: High, it is really hard to kill this palm.
Leaves: Big coarse leaves
Sun: Full sun to partial shade.
Water: Irrigate the plant on a regular basis.
Soil: Well drained, sandy.
Poisonous: No
Cold tolerance: Can withstand cold temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Drought tolerance: Moderate
Fruit: A round fleshy fruit which is 1 to 3 inches in length and about a half inch in diameter. The fruit is not edible.