Areca Palm

Dypsis lutescens

Family: Arecaceae

Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) is a Florida native palm. Graceful clustering palm with yellowish-green stems and feathery fronds. Extremely popular landscape plant that has naturalized in parts of South Florida. Forms attractive clumps and produces small yellow flowers. Habitats: urban, hammock. Ligh

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Plant Description

Graceful clustering palm with yellowish-green stems and feathery fronds. Extremely popular landscape plant that has naturalized in parts of South Florida. Forms attractive clumps and produces small yellow flowers.

Available From Florida Nurseries

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Growing Conditions

Water Needs: Medium
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Salt Tolerance: Low
Flood Tolerance: Low
Soil Types: Sandy, Loamy

Size & Growth

Height: 15-25 ft
Spread: 10-15 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate

Ecological Value

Wildlife: Birds
Bloom Season: Spring, Summer
Flower Color: Yellow

Habitat & Zones

Habitats: UrbanHammock
USDA Zones: 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a