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Who in Hawaii isn’t a fan of palm trees? After all, they’re durable, handsome and full of character. They obviously grow well in our warm, moist climate, too.
Here are 7 great palm trees you can enjoy indoors or outdoors (and yes, we carry them all!):
Areca Palm
Arecas are one of the most recognizable palms in Hawaii. They are a beautiful, low-maintenance, multi-trunk species with full foliage — making them perfect for landscaping where hedging and privacy is desired. Areca palms also make excellent indoor plants.
Origin: Madagascar Also known as: bamboo palm, golden cane palm, butterfly palm Growth rate: moderate/fast, about 30″ per year
Rhapis Palm
Like the areca, the rhapis is a low-maintenance, multi-trunk palm with abundant foliage. They’re also easy to grow both outdoors or indoors for accenting, hedging and framing.
Rhapis palms are slow-growing and shade tolerant — more so than arecas. It actually takes us about 3-5 years just to get them ready to sell!
Origin: China, Taiwan Also known as: lady palm, broadleaf lady palm Growth rate: slow, about 8″-12″ per year
Manila Palm
Manila palms are a gorgeous single trunk species with red berries. They are often grown in groups of three to give them a more full and inviting appearance.
Manilas are also low maintenance and easy to grow (indoors is okay, too). They make good focal points in small gardens and can become an elegant statement palm when they become more tall and mature.