RIBBON FAN PALM

Scientific Name: Livistona decipiens

Common Names: Ribbon Fan Palm, Ribbon Palm, Weeping Cabbage Palm

Description:

• This elegant palm is prized for its unique, cascading leaves.
• Size: It can reach impressive heights of 30 meters (100 feet) or more at maturity, but growth is relatively slow.
• Trunk: The trunk is single, slender, and straight, with a grayish-brown color.
• Leaves: The defining feature is the foliage.

Uses:

• Ornamental: Primarily valued for its graceful and elegant appearance. The Ribbon Fan Palm is a popular choice for landscaping in warm, humid climates, adding a touch of the tropics to gardens, parks, and public spaces.
• Limited Fruit Production: It may produce small, black fruits, but they are not typically consumed.