Caryota gigas - Giant Thai Mountain Fishtail Palm

23 Sep, 2008
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The is the largest fishtail palm species in the world. Its leaves can be over 30 feet long and 25+ feet wide and stands over 100 feet. It is a true giant! It is a very, very popular tree in Southern California for people who have a large enough lot for this tree. This tree would take up a whole property in most of the urban properties in San Diego, CA.

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Delonix1

By the way in the species name gigas, the "g" is pronounced like an "h".

23 Sep, 2008

Terratoonie

Very impressive silhouette.
You can see why it's popular.

23 Sep, 2008

Sixpence

Its a lovely one with the shimmering effect

6 Feb, 2011

Dottydaisy2

Goodness me it is enormous.....

21 Oct, 2012

Kate123

Thanks Delonix for showing me this Caryota link. Fabulous looking plant. I’ve had a look at the others in your pages, beautiful specimens. Interesting information about them too.

29 Feb, 2020

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