Pinanga Species, Black Fiber Palm, Pinang Palm

Pinangainsignis

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pinanga (pin-ANG-uh)
Species
insignis (in-SIG-nis)
Synonym
Pinanga micronesica
Pseudopinanga insignis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Palms
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Agana Heights, Guam

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2004 | positive

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