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Travelers Palm

 

Scientific Name: Ravenala Madagascariensis

 

Appearance: Traveler's Palm Trees are not really palm trees. They are actually a member of the bird of paradise family. Easily identifiable by its huge banana like leaves arranged as one huge fan. Traveler's palms can grow to 60 feet in height.  

 

Growing: Average to fast growth. Tolerates various types of soils with good drainage. Travelers palms are considered very disease resistant. Full sun with average water needs and average maintenance. 

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