Livistona oliviformis (Hassk.) Mart.
Saribus oliviformis Hassk.
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Livistona chinensis (Jacq.) R. Br. ex Mart. Chinese fan palm
Chinese fan palms are native to southern Japan, Taiwan, and some of the islands in the South China sea. They are not found in the wild in North America. Identification: Trees are 30-50' (9.1-15 m) high and up to 12' (3.7 m) around. Fan-shaped leaf clusters have swordlike leaves up to 6' (1.8 m) long. The leaves have tapered ribbon-like segments that sway in the breeze, suggesting an effect like a fountain. The petioles, or stems that connect the leaves to the tree, have sharp spines. Flowers are inconspicuous and mostly hidden. Fruits are bluish-black, resembling olives. Online References:
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Forest and Kim Starr’s Starr Environmental site The Palm & Cycad Society of Florida’s Plant to Palm site Forest & Kim Starr's Plants of Hawaii site
4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland Livistona chinensis description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland
4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland Range: Zones 9b-11:
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