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Nannorrhops ritchieana
A gorgeous cold-hardy palm from Afghanistan, with a massive trunk and orange petioles. -20°C (-4°F). Buy it online in 4-litre pots.
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Synonyms of Nannorrhops ritchieana
Chamaerops ritchieana, Mazari palm
Origin of Nannorrhops ritchieana
Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan; up to 1800 m high
Hardiness of Nannorrhops ritchieana
-20°C (-4°F)
Description of Nannorrhops ritchieana
A gorgeous palm with a massive trunk, it can reach 10 m in height. It often has a leaning trunk, and sometimes grows in clumps. The base of the petioles is covered in an orange woolly substance. Its growth is quite slow.
How to grow Nannorrhops ritchieana
Plant it in full sun, in a well-drained soil. It is heat- and drought-tolerant, but grows faster with regular watering.
Story time
Young shoots and fruit are edible.
Technical sheet
Data sheet
- Leaves:
- evergreen
- Flowers:
- yes
- Edible:
- no
- Fragrant:
- no
- Cold-hardiness (take the lowest T° indicated)
- - 5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-20°C (-4°F) - Exposure:
- full sun
- Drought tolerant:
- yes
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