Corypha utan (Cabbage Palm, Buri Palm, Gebang Palm)
Botanical Information
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Corypha |
| Species | utan |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Eastern Asia. |
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) | 30-40 |
| Height | 15-20 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by seed. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in moist, well drained soil and full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Royal Park Rajapruek, Mae Hia, Thailand |
| Habitat | Found along watercourses, floodplains, grasslands and in forests. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The diameter of the trunk is 70 cm. |
| Leaf Description | The palm-like leaves are dark green-grey and grow 4-6 m long. |
Photographs
Corypha utan, form. Royal Park Rajapruek, Mae Hia, Thailand
Corypha utan, leaf. Royal Park Rajapruek, Mae Hia, Thailand
Corypha utan, bark. Royal Park Rajapruek, Mae Hia, Thailand