Borassus aethiopium

Toddy Palm

Family: Arecaceae Palm


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 10A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry
Height 50' to 60' / 15.20m to 18.20m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Palm, upright or erect