Adonidia (Veitchia) merrilli Christmas Palm

About this plant

Veitchia merrillii, commonly known as the Christmas Palm, is a striking tropical palm native to the Philippines, celebrated for its slender, elegant trunk and feathery, arching fronds that create a graceful silhouette. This palm is unique for its bright red fruit that typically ripens around the holiday season, lending the plant its festive common name. Growing to heights of 20 to 30 feet, the Christmas Palm thrives in warm, humid climates and is prized for its ability to add a lush, tropical ambiance to landscapes and container gardens. Its relatively slow growth and neat crownshaft make it a popular choice for both residential and commercial settings. The Christmas Palm has been recognized for its ornamental value in tropical and subtropical gardening, often featured in landscape designs that emphasize exotic foliage and year-round visual interest.

Plant details

Mature height

30 ft.

Mature width

10 ft.

Growth rate

Fast

USDA zones

10-12

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water needs

High

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained

Spacing

10 ft.

Bloom season

Non-Flowering