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Lady Palm
Rhapis excelsa
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| Lady Palm is a small, romantic palm that can
withstand harsh interior conditions. |
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Leaves
Shiny green leaves are set on 12-18 inch
stems. The leaves are split into one inch segments
Flowers
Information not available.
Fruit
Information not available.
Trunk
Scar leaf pattern is covered with
brown fibers.
Propagation
Propagate from seed or division of clumps.
Landscape usage
Use to create dense screens or hedges and, if thinned, it is useful for the patio or a
Japanese gardens. It can also be used indoors as it tolerates harsh conditions.
Interesting Facts
Lady Palm has been grown as an
ornamental in China and Japan for centuries. They were brought to Europe in the 18th
century but didn't arrive on the American landscape scene until the early sixties.
Here, they were first used to decorate modern "ranch" houses and Japanese
inspired interiors. |