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Princess Palm

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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, relative...