Pinanga Species, Elmer's Palm

Pinangaphilippinensis

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pinanga (pin-ANG-uh)
Species
philippinensis (fil-ip-ee-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Pinanga elmerii
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Palms
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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Where to Grow
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Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Del Mar, California

Rancho Cucamonga, California

Tarzana, California

Ventura, California

Ainaloa, Hawaii

Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaii

Leilani Estates, Hawaii

Nanawale Estates, Hawaii

Pahoa, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2004 | positive

This is a densely clustering species from the Philippines where it lives in the higher elevation, dense rainforests. It is surprisingly ...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

Beautiful clustering palm from the Philippines- has short, slightly arching lime green leaves, and a wonderful, two-tone crownshaft with ...Read More

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