Palms Catalog - Carpentaria

A monotypic genus from the Gulf of Carpentaria in northern Australia.

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1. C. acuminata
Height: 50 feet
Size of crown: 8 to 10 feet
Cultural requirements and other comments: A fast growing palm with beautifully arching leaves and small red fruit and a straight gray trunk. The palm thrives in rich soil but can do well without great drainage. In Kona, Carpentaria grow rapidly to 30+ feet and look great planted in groups.

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