Bismarckia nobilis (Bismarck Palm)
Bismarck Palm slowly reaches 35-40 m or more in height and is topped with gorgeous 80 cm wide, stiff, waxy, blue/gray leaves. These palms cannot be missed in the landscape due to the very striking frond color and texture. The flower stalks are also 80 long and produce many 3-5 cm long fruits. Single specimens are also attractive and well suited for most residential-sized landscapes. Bismarck Palm should be grown in full sun or partial shade on well-drained soil. This palm is highly drought- and salt-tolerant and is becoming more popular
- Landscape Information
- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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French Name: Palmier de Bismarck
Pronunciation: biz-MAR-kee-uh no-BILL-iss
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Plant type: Palm
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Origin: Madagaskar
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Heat Zones: 9 to 16
Hardiness Zones: 10 to 13
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Uses: Specimen, Indoor
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Slow
Tree Shape: Upright, Palm
Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical
Canopy Density: Open
Canopy Texture: Coarse
Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m
Spread at Maturity: 3 to 5 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years
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Notes
Avoid this palm in small landscapes.
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Spiral
Leaf Venation: Palmate
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: Over 80 cm
Leaf Shape: Fan
Leaf Margins: Lobate
Leaf Texture: Rough
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Blue-Green
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 0 - 1.5
Flower Type: Spike
Flower Sexuality: Diecious (Monosexual)
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: Brown
Seasons: Spring
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Trunk
Trunk has Crownshaft: No
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Suspected to breakage
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Showy, Rough Texture
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Drupe
Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Seasons: Spring
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Tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Good
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: No pruning at all
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No
Life Span: 25-50 years
Pests: Mites, Nematodes, Scales
Plant Propagation: Seed