Hillebrand Palm ( Pritchardia hillebrandii )

Palm, evergreen
Height : 2.5m to 11m included
Origin : Hawai’i (Moloka’i)
Environment : windward coasts, moist to wet forests,
on rich soils, from sea level to 680 m altitude
Climate : warm, mild, temperate; humid

Notes :
The Hillebrand Palm is a single-trunk, fan-shaped-leaf medium-to-large palm that can reach heights of nearly 20 meters. There are 25 species of palms in the genus Pritchardia, all native to the tropical Pacific islands. Each Hawaiian island has at least one distinct Pritchardia species. The Hillebrand Palm has become very popular as garden species throughout the world. Thanks to it’s most attractive appearance and fast growth, it is the favourite of many palm enthusiasts.