Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Pygmy Palm

The Pygmy palm, Phoenix Roebelenii, Miniature Date Palm, is a small feather palm from southeast Asia. The Pygmy palm has produce small, 1.2 inch long, purple fruits. it has very slow growh rate. The Pygmy palm slowly grows to a height of 7-10 feet. The Pygmy palm is used widely as a potted palm and as a landscapng palm.It is valued for its beautiful tropical appearance,hardiness and tiny stature.