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Fruit Colour
Jelly Palm / Jeleipalm
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Evergreen | Exotic | Slow Growing Speed | Excellent Coastal Tolerance | Excellent Wind Tolerance
No-nonsense, striking palm tree with grey-green foliage that give a weeping effect.
The Jelly Palm is a versatile palm that can be suitable for both large gardens, container pots, as well as planted next to the pool area. It can withstand both hot and very cold conditions with a moderate to high tolerance of coastal winds. The fruit is also edible with a pineapple flavour! It is a slow growing palm and generally only reaches about 6m in height when fully mature.
Attracts Birds: Fruit
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruiting Season: Winter
Showy Feature: Foliage
Drought Resistant
Clay Soil
Pot
Editable Fruit
Fragrant
Rare