Destination Tropicals

The beautiful striking Bottle Palm tree (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis) is from the Mascarene Islands, which are in the Indian Ocean just East of Madagascar. It is a very unique palm because of the rather large bulge of the trunk. The Bottle Palm is nearly extinct in its natural habitat but is now widely commercially grown for its ornamental use. The Bottle Palm is very slow growing and adds flavor with uniqueness to any setting. The most distinguishing feature of the Bottle Palm is the bulged section of its trunk. This bulged section changes in colors throughout its life from gray, green, and even purple.

The unique palm tree grows to the maximum average height of nearly 15 to 20 feet tall when mature but will take many years to do so. It has Pinnate (feather shaped), arched leaves that will give any location a true feeling of the tropics. The Bottle Palm Tree enjoys full sun and does best with sandy, good draining soil. The Bottle Palm is not cold hardy and will not tolerate frost. The Bottle Palm is usually the center of attention and a conversation starter in any garden or home.

This palm tree will make a great addition to any home office or landscape. It will give a sense of the tropics with little cost. Its time to go green and buy real palm trees. Palm trees are also great for indoors because they act as a natural humidifier and detoxifier by removing Carbon Monoxide and replacing the air with fresh Oxygen. Real Palm Trees make a home feel like home by giving you the feel of nature inside or out.

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