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Howea forsteriana * Kentia Palm

Howea forsteriana is notable for the particularly skinny trunk.  The Kentia Palm is relatively slow growing, though given enough time it can reach the 30+ feet that this one has attained.  Howea forsteriana is tender if the temperatures drop much below freezing.  But in a windy location Howea forsteriana will hold up better than most any other palm.  The Kentia Palm is often used indoors due to the clean lines, skinny trunk and slow growth.

Howea forsteriana, Kentia Palm

 

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