This palm has a slender solitary greyish trunk that is clad in fibrous leaf bases and forms a rounded crown. It has pleated circular dark green leaves on long stalks that arch gracefully and the greenish-white flowers in a pendant spike followed by glossy red fruit.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Licuala grandis is naturally found in Vanuatu growing in the rainforest understorey in moist well-drained organic rich sandy soils. It prefers a semi-shade to full sun position with wind, frost and drought protection.

Fan Palm is an attractive palm that is grown for its foliage and is planted in tropical gardens, parks and rainforest settings as a specimen or in groups. It is also grown in containers when young and in cool climates under glass as a specimen. It establishes from 3 to 5 years and is the most cultivated species in the genus and has a beautiful growth habit. This plant will not tolerate any frost and requires humidity. ID 1535

Licuala (lik-oo-AH-lah) grandis (GRAN-dees)

Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)	
(Palmae)
Palm Family