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Veitchia montgomeryana (Montgomery palm)


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Veitchia montgomeryana VEET-chee-eye mont-gom-er-ee-AY-nah Common Name: Montgomery palm Genus: Veitchia
This tropical palm grows to 35 feet tall and has stiff, feathery-textured fronds. In summer, it bears yellow flowers followed by fruit that ripens to bright red. It tolerates both alkaline soil and coastal conditions well.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Native to the South Pacific island of Vanuatu, this palm can ornament gardens and patios. When small, it grows well in containers, and can be grown under glass in cooler climates.
 Care: Provide fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Indoors, provide a peat and sand-based soil mix in full sun; water and fertilize in spring and summer, sparingly in winter.
 Propagation: Sow seed in spring at 75°F; it may take 2 months to germinate.
 Problems: Spider mites if grown indoors.
Height Over 30 ft.
Spread 10 ft. to 15 ft.
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Interesting Bark; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage; Showy Fruit
Bloom Time Late Summer; Summer
Foliage Color Evergreen
Flower Color Yellow Flower
Uses Container, Flowering Tree, Roadside, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point, Waterside
Style Formal Garden
Seasonal Interest Winter Interest, Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Tropicals

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