This feather palm has a smooth solitary green trunk up to 200mm (8in) wide with closely arranged greyish-rings. The plump crown shaft is up to 500mm (20in) long and the upright divided dark green fronds form an open crown. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Rhopalostylis baueri is naturally found in Norfolk Island growing in sub tropical rainforest from sea level to an altitude of 300mm (1000ft) in well drained organic rich moist soils in a protected semi shaded position and is drought and frost tender. 

The Norfolk Island Palm is grown for its foliage and is planted in tropical gardens as a specimen or in groups in shady borders. It is suitable for coastal positions or along protected water courses establishing in 3 to 4 years. It is also used as an understorey filler and accompanying ferns. ID 2319

Note:
This palm tolerates temperate climates but is not suitable for tropical regions.

Rhopalostylis (ro-pal-o-STY-les) baueri (BOW-er-eye)

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