This palm has a solitary whitish ringed trunk and topped with a spreading 3-sided crown. It has spreading divided greyish fronds that are arch at the tips and the small greenish flowers appear in pendant clusters in late spring followed by green fruit.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Neodypsis decaryiis naturally found in Madagascar growing in a variety of habitats from semi-arid savannah to tropical rainforest in well drained moderately fertile, organic rich moist soils. It prefers an open sunny to semi shaded position and is drought tolerant but frost tender.

The Triangle Palm is grown for its foliage and its unusual growth habit. It is planted in parks and large gardens as a lawn specimen for a tropical effect or used in a container when young. It is suitable for coastal or mountainous regions and establishes in 3 to 5 years. It is also planted in groups or along borders.ID 2278

Neodypsis(nee-o-DIP-sis) decaryi(de-KAHR-ee-eye)

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