Kentia Palm
Howea forsteriana

Location: 36501 Niles Blvd.
Park: California Nursery Historical Park
District: Niles
Native to: Oceania
Tree type: palm
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Feather frond palm native to Lord Howe Island 375 miles east of Australia. Drooping, dark green leaves over a smooth green to gray trunk. This tree is more commonly an indoor plant in our area--it can tolerate cool weather but not a freeze.

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To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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