Trithrinax campestris
Caranday palm
A palm, initially consisting of a cluster of leaves but in time developing one or more spiny, fibre-covered trunks which grow very slowly to around 6m. Tough, wind-resistant, grey-green leaves are divided into many narrow segments each tipped with a spine. Mature plants may produce flower clusters with up to a hundred white blooms in autumn, with yellow fruit ripening the following summer
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
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Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver | Yellow | ||
| Autumn | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Trithrinax consist of spiny fan palms which are slow-growing but very hardy, withstanding extremes of weather conditions and poor soils. Stems are covered in thorny fibres, the strong leaves are fan-shaped and shoots are red in colour. Some varieties have large clusters of ornate yellow flowers.
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- NC & NE Argentina to W Uruguay
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Wind-tolerant but will need protection from hard winter frosts
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at not less than 25°C
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Sub-tropical
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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