Areca Palm - Butterfly Palm Size:Areca Palm 7 Gallon

Areca Palm - Butterfly Palm Size:Areca Palm 7 GallonAreca Palm The Areca palm trees are a favorite palm for privacy, screening and garden backdrops in many Cape Coral landscaping projects. We recommend using the Butterfly Palm Trees as a living fence to provide privacy from neighbors, or block the view from the street into your home. Once they reach a taller height, with a little trimming they can be thinned out to display their bamboo looking trunks. Either left completely full and lush, or a little

In summary

this is one of those South Florida "palms" that work best in more expansive landscapes and with larger homes

Zone 10 is best

This tree is a hybrid

adding a dramatic visual display

Suitable Landscapes

it appreciatesthe high relative humidity of its natve range

as direct sunlight can scorch its leaves

By a decorative focal point such as a garden bench or birdbath

but it’s not a necessity like it is with some other plants

Pinellas and Manatee Counties

Be sure to leave a gap around the stem to prevent rot