Palms   Bismarckia nobilis

Common Names: Bismark Palm Habitat: Central Madagascan grasslands. Description: A spectacular tropical fan palm with huge blue-grey fan leaves up to 3m across. It has stout, smooth, grey trunk to about 10m. There is also a green leaved form. General: As mentioned, a very spectacular palm, and well worth a position in any garden that can accomodate it. Culture: A sunny, warm, and well drained position. Drought, and frost tolerant.

Figure 1. B. nobilis

Contributed by:

Greg Cuffe (Figure 1) (from PALMS & CYCADS No. 52-53, Jul-Dec 1996)

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