traveller fern/palm

Discussion in 'Outdoor Tropicals' started by bkm, Apr 8, 2006.

  1. bkm

    bkm Member

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    Anyone out there heard of or seen one of these. I am in So. Calif. and would be interested in a few in my north facing backyard. What zones do they thrive in, etc? Any feedback would be welcome.

    BKM
     
  2. LPN

    LPN Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    The "traveller fern/palm", commonly called Travelers Palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) is hardy from zone 10 up. Quite likely zone 9b with some periodic damage. It's neither a fern nor a palm. There should be plenty of info if you Google this one.

    Cheers, LPN.
     

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