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Montgomery Palm Veitchia montgomeryana
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| Exposure |
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Sun |
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| Average Height x Width |
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25’ - 35’ T x 10’ - 15’ W |
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| Typical Height |
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25’ - 35’ |
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| Water Requirements |
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Water regularyly as needed |
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| Spacing |
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15’ apart |
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| Cold Hardiness |
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30° - 40° F |
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| Hardiness Zone |
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10B - 11 |
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| Growth Rate |
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Fast |
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| Origin |
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Vanuatu (formerly the New Hebrides Islands) |
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| Salt Tolerance |
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Moderate |
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| Drought Tolerance |
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Moderate |
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| Soil Requirements |
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Widely adaptable |
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| Light Requirements |
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Moderate, high |
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| Nutritional Requirements |
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Moderate |
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| Uses |
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Specimen tree |
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| Propagation |
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Seed, germinating in 2 3 months |
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| Human Hazards |
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None |
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| Major Pest Problems |
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None |
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| Major Disease Problems |
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Slightly susceptible to lethal yellowing |
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Formorly lumped with Veitchia joannis, the Montgomery Palm is similar in appearance but does not get as tall nor drop its leaves below a horizontal position. The scales on the leaf stem bases are considerably darker than in that species. Montgomery Palm has become increasingly popular for landscaping, despite its slight susceptibility to lethal yellowing. Collection for palm heart is threatening its existence in the wild. |
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