Rhapidophyllum hystrix ~ Needle Palm thorns 3’ - 7’

3’ - 7’

Cutting back after flowering can encourage an additional late summer bloom

3’ - 5’ (6' - 8' unpruned)

compact shape and dense branching

Rhapidophyllum hystrix ~ Needle Palm thorns 3’ - 7’Needle Palm is a dense, near trunkless native evergreen palm treated as a shrub. Its narrow and stiff green foliage is deeply divided and arranged like a fan. The inconspicuous summer flowers are usually by the foliage and are followed by fruits that ripen in fall. Grows best with full sun in rich and moist well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Warning: There are sharp 6in black needle like spines at the base of the plant. Syn. with