Palms   Rhopalostylis baueri

Common Names: Norfolk Island Palm Distribution & Habitat: Norfolk Island Description: Very similar to R. sapida , but stouter, and with thicker petioles. Its fruit is small, ovoid/ellipsoid, and dull red/brown in colour. Culture: Temperate, shady, sheltered and moist. More warmth tolerant than R. sapida , and can grow successfully in sub-tropical climates.

Figure 1. R. baueri in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco

Figure 2. R. baueri

Figure 3. R. baueri inflorescence.

Contributed by:

Eric Fehr (Figure 1,2&3)

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