Bottle Palm Tree
Plant Details
- Common Name: Bottle Palm Tree
- Scientific Name: Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
- Zone: 10B- 11
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Salt Tolerance: Moderate
- Drought Tol: Moderate
- Typical Height: 12′ OA
Advantages
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Few palm trees have the appeal to catch the attention of passersby as the Hyophorbe lagenicaulis does. It is easy to see why, as with its standout bottle-shaped silhouette, bottle palms add immediate interest to any garden.
The bottle palm trees are very sought after by landscapers, designers, and homeowners alike because they are very versatile and work well in different applications:
- Use them as single-specimen centerpieces
- They work well in garden beds with other small plants
- Can be used in pots or containers on the porch or deck
- Look great as sidewalk plantings
- Perfect in built-in pool planters
- Centered in round driveway islands
- Commonly used around the pool cage, patio, or lanai
- As an accent to add a tropical flair to any corner of the landscape
At JMC Nursery in Pine Island, we have the
If a Bottle palm tree is in a place where it gets good soil, bright light, and moderate moisture, it is easy to care for. The Hyophorbe lagenicaulis is native to the Mascarene Islands, where they enjoy warm weather and sandy soils, just like they do in South Florida landscapes.
Bottle palms are very tropical plants, therefore they need protection from frost. If cold temperatures are predicted, tying up the fronds and wrapping them to keep them insulated can help prevent cold damage.
Come spring, an application of slow-release fertilizer with a high potassium and magnesium ratio will ensure the bottle palms tree grows healthy & strong.
Come See The Bottle Palms For Yourself
Call us to see if we currently have the Bottle palm tree in stock, or visit our Garden Center in Pine Island to see for yourself. If you can’t take it home with you, we also deliver and install in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, and all of Southwest Florida!
