| This genus of about thirty species is widespread throughout Australia, China, South
East Asia, and the Philippines, where they grow from dry savannas to swampy rainforests. Most of these palms are solitary-trunked
with palmate leaves and petioles that can be either unarmed or armed. |
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1. L. chinensis (Chinese Fan Palm)
Height: up to 40 feet
Size of Crown: 10-20 feet |
| Cultural requirements and other comments: This solitary-trunked
fan palm commonly known as the Chinese Fan Palm is used extensively in the landscape industry due to its hardiness as both an
exterior or interior specimen. These somewhat slow-growing palms grow best with partial shade at juvenile stages and then full
sun with adequate moisture at maturity. |
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2. L. mariae
Height: 40+ feet
Size of crown: 12-15 feet |
| Cultural requirements and other comments: This solitary-trunked
palm from Australia grows naturally in dry canyon areas. The fronds display an almost purplish, gray color. L. mariae
is drought tolerant and grows best in an open, sunny area with good drainage. It makes a nice statement when planted in groups
in an open or larger landscape. |
