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Rhapidophyllum hystrix

Genus: Rhapidophyllum - Species: hystrix - Family: Arecaceae

Phonetic Spelling: ra-pi-doh-FILL-um HIS-triks

Common Names:

Needle Palm
Porcupine Palm

Tags

evergreen

specimen

accent

foundation planting

landscape plant sleuths course

cpp

container plant

winter interest

rounded

wet soils tolerant

high maintenance

glossy leaves

large leaves

spines

clumping

spreading

spiny leaves

fantz

illustration

dwarf

shade shrub

shade tolerant

palm

shade

suckering

Quick Facts

Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
USDA Zones:
- 7a
- 7b
- 8a
- 8b
- 9a
- 9b
- 6b
- 10a
- 10b
NC Region:Not specified
Origin:Southeastern United States
Life Cycle:
- Perennial
Plant Types:
- Shrub
- Perennial
Habit:Not specified

Distribution

Native to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina

Uses

N/A

A shrub forming a mound of palmate leaves.

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