Pritchardia lowreyana (Lowrey's Loulu, Molokai Pritchardia)


Botanical Information

FamilyArecaceae
GenusPritchardia
Specieslowreyana
SynonymsPritchardia brevicalyx, Pritchardia donata
CategoryTropicals
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginHawaii.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9b - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneCool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-6.7
Temperature (°F)20
Height4.5 - 6 m
Spread2.4 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeMounding.
LandscapeTropical or warm humid climate gardens or as a specimen in a pot in cooler landscapes.
PropagationBy seed.
CultivationPlant under full sun to partial shade in humus-rich, consistently moist but well-draining soil.
PestsNo known pests or diseases.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
Bark/Stem DescriptionExtremely fibrous exfoliating bark at leaf stem bases.
Leaf DescriptionExtremely large fan-shaped leaves measuring up to 2 m in length including the petiole. The leaves remain erect.
Flower DescriptionSpirally-arranged dense clusters of flowers along panicles measuring up to 1 m long.
Fruit DescriptionLarge globose-round fruits around 4 - 6 cm across that grow along stalks.
Colour DescriptionLight to medium green foliage. Tan to light brown exfoliating bark.
Texture DescriptionCoarse.

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