Princess Palm
The Princess or Hurricane Palm is a beautiful palm allegedly resistant to hurricane force winds. It is suitable for sub-tropical climates and is moderately drought tolerant. Of the tribe Arecceae , and subfamily Arecoideae it is also known by the botanic name Dictyosperma album . Princess Palms are native to the Mascarene Islands where they are considered close to extinction. Plant Facts Common Name: Princess or Hurricane Palm Botanical Name: Dictyosperma album Subfamily: Arecoideae Plant Type: Solitary Palm Tree Origin: Mascarene Islands (endangered in its native habitat) Height: 30' Rate of Growth: Moderate Salt Tolerance: Moderate Soil Requirements: Widely adaptable Water Requirements: Moderate drought tolerance Nutritional Requirements: Moderate Light Requirements: High Form: Solitary, relatively slender trunk. Canopy of 10-20 leaves. Leaves: Pinnately compound, reduplicate; twisted 90° near tip. Inflorescence: 1.5' long, horn-like i