PACSOA - Bismarckia nobilis

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

Figure 2. B. nobilis

Contributed by: Greg Cuffe (Figure 1) (from Palms & Cycads No. 52-53, Jul-Dec 1996)
Gileno Machado (Figure 2)

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Contributed by:	Greg Cuffe (Figure 1) (from Palms & Cycads No. 52-53, Jul-Dec 1996)
	Gileno Machado (Figure 2)