Carpoxylon macrospermum (Carpoxylon Palm, Plam Tree)
Botanical Information
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Carpoxylon |
| Species | macrospermum |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Southern Vanuatu Archipelago: the islands of Tanna, Futuna and Anatom. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 4.4-10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 40-50 |
| Height | 25 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A species of palm tree that is found in lowland rainforests. The tree is considered critically endangered, according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. |
| Landscape | Mostly used as an ornamental palm in parks and gardens. |
| Propagation | Propagated from seed. |
| Cultivation | Filtered sun when young and full sun when mature, with moist, well drained soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Lowland rainforests, ravines and coastal forests. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The stem is thick and bottle-shaped, with a diameter of 25 cm at breast height. |
| Leaf Description | The pinnate leaves are smooth, green and grow up to 4 m long. |
| Flower Description | The flowers emerge below the crownshaft and are borne on a branched inflorescence. |
| Fruit Description | The fruit is obovate, 7 cm long and 4 cm in diameter. They are green but as they mature turn red. |
Photographs
Carpoxylon macrospermum, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Carpoxylon macrospermum, bud. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.