Lady palm Rhapis excelsa
Location: 37141 Second St. Park: Niles Elemenatry School District: Niles Native to: Asia Tree type: palm Leaf retention: evergreen
Comments: Palmate multistem small palm native to China. Mature height to 12 feet on 1 inch diameter stems. Stems look like bamboo canes which gives this species the alternate common name of Bamboo palm. This palm was planted as a memorial to Debra Abbey custodian at Niles Elementary School before her untimely death.
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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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