Majesty Palm

Majesty Palm is a very shade tolerant palm
that will reach 10' in height very quickly. It
grows and looks best situated under a
canopy of tall trees. Its greatest drawback is
its requirement to be fertilized frequently to
maintain a healthy green color. Majesty Palm
is native to Madagascar. Of the tribe
Ceroxyleae, and subfamily Ceroxyloideae it is
also known by the botanic names Ravenea
glauca and R. rivularis.

Common Name: Majesty Palm

Botanical Name: Ravenea glauca and R.
rivularis

Subfamily: Ceroxyloideae

Plant Type: Solitary Robust Palm Tree

Origin: Madagascar

Zones: 10 - 11

Height: 15-80'

Rate of Growth: Fast to 10' then slowing

Salt Tolerance: Moderate

Soil Requirements: Widely adaptable

Water Requirements: Moderate

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate to High

Light Requirements: Moderate, High

Form: Solitary, robust. Trunk gray, swollen at
base and gradually tapering upward.

Leaves: Pinnately compound, reduplicate,
erect at first then arching, twisted near apex;
with numerous crowded narrow ribbed leaflets.

Inflorescence: Short, born among leaves

Fruits: Red

Pests or diseases: None

Uses: Specimen tree