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Corypha Species, Lan Palm, Thai Talipot Palm

Coryphalecomtei

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Corypha lecomtei by palmbob
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Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Corypha (kor-RY-fuh)
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Species
lecomtei (leh-KOHM-tee-eye)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Trees
Palms
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | May 2004 | positive

A truly massive and beautiful palm, native to Thailand. This is a relatively short Corypha, but no less humongous... has very upright ha...Read More

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