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Caryota mitis
Fishtail Palm
DESCRIPTION
A clumping palm prized for its unique foliage (Shaped like a jagged fish’s tail) that can do well in a Zone 9B landscape or in homes across the country. Can be used as a screen or an accent.
SUNLIGHT: Full sun to shade
DROUGHT TOLERANCE: Tolerant once established.
HARDINESS ZONE: 9B+
SALT TOLERANCE: Low
TYPICAL HEIGHT: 20-25 feet in the landscape
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
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