This dioecious feather palm has a greyish closely ringed trunk, swollen at the base and has no crown-shaft. The bright green divided fronds are gracefully arching forming an open rounded crown and the small white flowers are followed by bright red fruit.   

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Ravenea rivularis is naturally found in southern Madagascar growing along river embankments in rainforest from sea level to an altitude of 800m (2,500ft). 

It prefers a semi shaded to full sun position and grows in a well drained humus rich moist soil that is slightly acidic and is frost and drought tender. 

The Majestic Palm is grown for its attractive crown and trunk. It is planted in tropical settings or along water courses or around water features n group plantings and in woodland settings. It is suitable for coastal or mountainous regions in shady positions and establishes in 2 to 3 years. ID 2317

Note:
In its natural setting the palm may grow to 26m (80ft), but under cultivation it is much smaller averaging 6m (20ft).

Ravenea (ra-VEN-ee-ah) rivularis (riv-yoo-LAIR-es)

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