| A genus of monoecious, pinnate leaved palms, most of them tall and emblematic of the
South Pacific Islands from whence they come. Another group of palms with a reputation of promiscuity, there appears to be
variations among the species, causing some confusion in identification, especially between V. arecina and V. winin. Tall and
graceful, these fast-growing palms are widely used in Hawaii. |
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1. V. arecina
Height: 50 - 60 feet
Size of Crown: 20 feet |
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Cultural requirements and other comments: The most
commonly seen species of Veitchia in the
Kona area, it is also seemingly the most variable. An
attractive easy to grow and rapidly growing palm,
V.arecina holds its leaflets in a horizontal
position. They are wide and dark green. The crownshaft
may often show reddish brown and attractive tomentum or
hairs near and extending up the leaf bases. Will take a
variety of soils and does well in sunny and windy
locations. |
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2. V. joannis
Height: 70 feet
Size of Crown: 20 feet |
| Cultural requirements and other comments: V. joannis
have characteristically pendant leaflets making identification of this species easy after it attains some height in the
landscape. A truly beautiful palm that takes a wide range of soils, weather patterns and elevations, seed of this palm should be
collected from trees that are not too close to other kinds of Veitchia. This palm is the tallest growing of the
genus. Keep well watered for best appearance. |
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3. V. filifera
Height: 20-25 feet
Size of crown: 14 feet |
| Cultural requirements and other comments: A shorter
Veitchia with a widely spaced crown, vertically, and showing orange fruit. Suitable for the smaller garden, this species
is not at all finicky about the kind of soil conditions it has to grow in and does not need the attention to watering that the
other Veitchia require. (Used to be called V. sessifolia). |
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4. V. winin
Height: 45 feet
Size of Crown: 18 feet |
| Cultural requirements and other comments: V. winin
is similar to V. arecina but with a shorter and straighter trunk. The seeds are also markedly smaller. Takes poor
soils and needs full sun. A fast grower well suited to Kona Landscapes. |
