This palm has a slender faintly ringed trunk up to 1500 (6in) diameter. The smooth crown-shaft bulges at the base and the large arching glossy dark green divided leaves form a graceful crown. The greenish cup-shaped flowers are followed by red fruit.

Hardiness zones 11 to 12

Carpentaria acuminatais naturally found in Australia growing in the Northern Territory in tropical regions along rivers or creeks at low elevation.

It prefers a humus rich moist, well drained fertile soil in a semi shaded to sunny protected, humid position and is drought, frost and very cold sensitive.

The Carpentaria Palm is grown for its attractive habit and is planted along water courses or in tropical settings and in small gardens as a specimen. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions and grown in group plantings for parks and large gardens. It establishes in 2 to 4 years and grown in bright conservatories when young.ID 2300

Note:
This palm is distinguished by its slender trunk and smooth crown shaft that is up to 1.2m (4ft) long.

Carpentaria(karp-en-TAHR-ee-a) acuminata(ah-kew-min-AH-tah)

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