Ptychosperma schefferi Palm Tree

Ptychosperma schefferi Palm Tree   Ptychosperma schefferi is native to the central coast of New Guinea.    It’s a very attractive clustering, sometimes solitary palm that grows in a perfect symmetrical shape and stays a rich green in full sun. It’s a manageable sized palm with a symmetrical, tightly clustered habit reaching 20 feet and trunks 2 inches in diameter.The stunning inflorescences are bright orange with contrasting dark maroon to black fruit. Young plants are particularly attractive with large, wide, undivided leaflets and red stems.   Ptychosperma schefferi grows steadily in a variety of soils including sandy and alkaline. It always looks its best as it’s a light feeder, pest and mold resistant, and withstands temperatures below freezing for short durations.   P. schefferi is a dense and super green clustering palm that makes for a wonderful natural privacy screen. Not bothered by drought, full sun or Florida’s alkaline soils! Checks all the boxes, easy, beautiful, practica