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(Arenga engleri)
Formosan Sugar Palm (Arenga engleri)
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Photo by: chiuluan | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: chiuluan | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-07-19T11:32:07-07:00 |
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Summary
Arenga engleri, commonly known as Formosan Sugar Palm, is an evergreen palm native to the understory of lowland rainforests and montane forests in Taiwan. It is a relatively small palm, typically reaching heights and widths of 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters), which makes it suitable for smaller landscapes. The Formosan Sugar Palm has a clumping growth habit with multiple stems, and its fronds are pinnate, dark green, and glossy, adding a tropical texture to the garden. It produces inflorescences of small, fragrant yellow flowers in the summer, which are followed by black fruit. The fruit is notable for causing severe allergic reactions in some individuals.
The Formosan Sugar Palm is valued for its compact size, attractive foliage, and adaptability to a range of light conditions, from full sun to part shade. It is often used in urban landscapes, subtropical gardens, and as a container plant for patios and indoor spaces. While it prefers medium water and well-drained soils, it is somewhat drought-tolerant once established. Gardeners should be cautious when handling the fruit due to its allergenic properties. This palm is relatively low-maintenance but may require protection from cold temperatures in cooler climates.CC BY-SA 4.0
The Formosan Sugar Palm is valued for its compact size, attractive foliage, and adaptability to a range of light conditions, from full sun to part shade. It is often used in urban landscapes, subtropical gardens, and as a container plant for patios and indoor spaces. While it prefers medium water and well-drained soils, it is somewhat drought-tolerant once established. Gardeners should be cautious when handling the fruit due to its allergenic properties. This palm is relatively low-maintenance but may require protection from cold temperatures in cooler climates.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height: 6-10 feet
- Width: 6-10 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Understory of lowland rainforests and montane forests in Taiwan
Other Names
Common Names: Formosa Palm , Taiwan Sugar Palm , Dwarf Sugar Palm , Taiwan Arenga Palm , Riukiu Zuckerpalme
Scientific Names: Arenga engleri , Didymosperma engleri , Arenga tremula var. engleri
GBIF Accepted Name: Arenga engleri Becc.