Caryota mitis
Burmese fishtail palm
An evergreen palm with clustered stems bearing rich green leaves to 4m in length, composed of triangular leaflets, and panicles of creamy-white flowers in summer
Other common names
clustered fishtail palmtufted fishtail palm
Size
Ultimate height
4鈥�8 metresTime to ultimate height
20鈥�50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5鈥�4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or West鈥揻acing or East鈥揻acing or 狈辞谤迟丑鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs, cats): Harmful if eaten, skin irritant - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Caryota are evergreen palms with solitary or clustered stems bearing large, 2-pinnate leaves at the apex of each stem; small cream flowers are borne in large panicles in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SE China to Indo-China & Malesia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light with high humidity. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in spring at 27掳C
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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