Rhapidophyllum hystrix 

DESCRIPTION

An extremely hardy clumping, fan palm with long black spines.  This beautiful palm can survive throughout the Southern US and some northern locations. 
 

ORIGIN: North America 

ZONE:  6-10

SUNLIGHT:  Best in light shade

DROUGHT TOLERANCE:  Tolerant once established

SALT TOLERANCE:

TYPICAL HEIGHT:  Slowly up to 12 feet

GROWTH RATE:  Slow