Livistona saribus (Taraw Palm)
Botanical Information
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Livistona |
| Species | saribus |
| Synonyms | Livistona cochinchinensis |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southeast Asia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -3.8- 4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 25-40 |
| Height | 10-15 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This palm tree is solitary-stemmed and features evergreen, fan-like leaves. |
| Propagation | Propagated from seed. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in hot, humid temperatures. Can handle colder temperatures once established. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Found in lowland tropical rain forests or dry forests and widely spread throughout southeast Asia. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The solitary tree is reddish brown to pale grey, with a leafy base. The diameter of the trunk spans anywhere from 30-60 cm. |
| Leaf Description | The dark green, glossy, fan leaves are 1-2 metres long. |
Photographs
Livistona saribus, form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Livistona saribus, leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.