Madagascar Palm (Pachypodium lamerei)

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Resistances
Drought tolerant
Suitable Locations
Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree, Xeriscapic
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Toxicity
Other: when skin is pierced by the spikes, some people can get a nasty reaction.
Uses
Flowering Tree
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Flower Color
White
Flower Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Flowers
Other: Flowers are terminal; plant branches after flowering, Showy
Fruit
Dehiscent
Leaves
Deciduous
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Miscellaneous
Goes Dormant, With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Plant Habit
Cactus/Succulent, Tree
Plant Height
Up to 15 feet or more
Plant Spread
6 feet
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Stem
Propagation: Seeds
Can handle transplanting, Provide light, Self fertile, Start indoors
Detailed Information

The Madagascar Palm (Pachypodium lamerei) is native to **southern Madagascar**.

Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots