Most of the world was unaware of the existence of this beautiful palm until 1978. Then an Aboriginal man brought it to botanists and since then it is a famous palm tree. The scientific name “Wodyetia bifurcata” was given to it in honor for that Aboriginal man Wodyeti.
Facts & Care Sheet
Maximum height: About 35 feet
Maximum width(spread): About 20 feet
Native Range: Northern Australia
Scientific name: Wodyetia bifurcata
Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Propagation: Through seed
Leaves: Large
Sun: Full sun is better. It will also thrive in partial shade.
Water: Water it regularly
Soil: Any kind of general purpose soil.
Fertilizer requirements: Fertilizing once or twice a year is enough.
Poisonous: Yes, seeds are poisonous and can cause health problems on ingestion.
Cold tolerance: Although it thrives better in warmer temperatures, they can tolerate colder temperatures down to about 26 degrees Fahrenheit.
Drought tolerance: Moderate
Fruit: Orange to green fruit in earlier stages. The 2 inch long ripe fruit is orange red.