A distinctive member of the oleander family, the Madagascar Palm has gray bark, and a swollen trunk where it stores water. The crown of the large leaves on top and paired spines along the stem give it its unique appearance. Slow growing from 10 to 15 feet high, the diameter remains about 2 feet wide.
Be sure to protect it from cold when temperatures drop near freezing. If grown in a container, don’t forget to move it to a warmer location when frost threatens. Native to southern Africa, it accepts some shade. Its canopy coverage is approximately 3 square feet.
Source: Lush and Efficient
