Pritchardia pacifica
Family: Arecaceae Palm Tree
Common Name: Fiji Fan Palm
Scientific Synonymy:
Pritchardia pacifica var. marquisensis, Pritchardia pacifica var. samoensis
Cold Hardiness Zone: 10a View the UK and US zone maps
Pritchardia pacifica Information
Identification
Originating from Tonga, Fiji islands, but now widely introduced to all warm regions of the world. A solitary fan palm 7-10m tall, with a trunk up to 30cm in diameter.
General Information
Plant in a sunny, moist, but well drained position. Slow growing. Well suited to coastal areas.
Distribution
Native to: Tonga