Thief Palm alpinia resembling exotic birds

resembling exotic birds

Protect trees from frost and wind

all required for the reproductive (blooming) phase

'Waccamaw' is renowned for its striking beauty

Large: 26cm H x 25cm

Thief Palm alpinia resembling exotic birdsYoung Phoenicophorium borsigianum palms seedling, currently around 10 cm tall. This is a slow growing and relatively rare species in New Zealand, so its not something that comes up for sale very often. Phoenicophorium borsigianum is native to Mauritius, where it grows in warm, humid conditions. When mature its a striking palm with arching leaves and a vivid crownshaft with red marron new fronds that slowly turn green, which is why its highly sought