Pachypodium lamerei (Madagascar Palm)
Botanical Information
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Pachypodium |
| Species | lamerei |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | South Madagascar. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 13 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1a |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 16 - 21 |
| Temperature (°F) | 60 - 70 |
| Height | 3 - 6 m |
| Spread | 30 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A small, succulent tree or large shrub. |
| ID Characteristic | Thick thorny stems topped by narrow green leaves at the apex. |
| Landscape | Container plants. |
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Cultivation | It can drop its leaves during periods of extreme drought. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
| Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. |
| Flower Description | White flowers with a yellow center. |
Photographs
Pachypodium lamerei, form, Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Pachypodium lamerei, leaf, Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Pachypodium lamerei, form. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Pachypodium lamerei, form. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
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