Name: Caryota Mitis FishTail Palm Trees
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Caryota Mitis Palm Trees

Caryota Mitis also known as Fish Tail Palm. Fish tail palm’s germinates quickly grows in to bushy shape. Good for interior adds. This clump-growing group of palms has medium green leaf blades which are divided into many
segments, each of which resembles the tail of a fancy goldfish. Rarely exceeding 25 feet in height,
a number of species of fishtail palms produce suckers from the base creating a very attractive specimen palm. Its
neat habit makes it ideal for use at poolside, in urns or other containers, and it is often seen in well-lit interiorscapes where its distinct form lends a tropical effect. It can be used as a house plant in large homes with
plenty of light.

Fishtail Palms can thrive in light conditions from full sun to deep shade, requiring only that its soil be
well-drained and reasonably fertile. It has a moderate to rapid growth rate and should be located outdoors in
a sheltered location protected from cold. Unfortunately, the palm is susceptible to lethal yellowing disease. In
addition, it is monocarpic so a stem dies after it flowers. This stem must be removed to maintain a neat
appearance. There are a variety of other species grown in south Florida nurseries.

Propagation is by seeds or division.

Height: 15 to 25 feet

Spread: 10 to 15 feet

Crown uniformity: irregular outline or silhouette

Crown shape: palm; upright

Crown density: moderate
Cold hadiness: Grows in Frost Free Climate. Warm temperate and tropical.

Light requirement: tree grows in part shade/part sun;

tree grows in the shade; tree grows in full sun

Soil tolerances: clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline;

well-drained

Drought tolerance: moderate

Aerosol salt tolerance: low