Bottle Palm-25gallon

The bottle palm, aptly named for its uniquely shaped trunk, is happiest in the warmer areas of South Florida.

bottle palm

Though it can be cold-sensitive, this palm is an outstanding accent palm for tropical garden beds or sheltered entry areas. Its small size and striking appearance enhance formal or eclectic landscapes.

The fronds are few but long and graceful.

And the crownshaft (the area above the trunk) and leaf stems (petioles) have an attractive reddish color that fades as the palm slowly matures.

Most often seen as a single specimens, bottle palms are also available as novel, eye-catching multi-trunk specimens, usually with 2 or 3 trunks.

Contrary to popular belief, the swollen trunk of this mini palm tree is not for water storage. Though it can be moderately drought-tolerant once it's established, this palm does need regular irrigation during dry spells.