red leaf palm like plant Chambeyronia macrocarpa, Flame Thrower Palm. – Let's Grow Florida

red leaf palm like plant Chambeyronia macrocarpa, Flame Thrower Palm. – Let's Grow FloridaChambeyronia macrocarpa, the Flame Thrower palm is native to the island of New Caledonia. Its a solitary palm with very large 8 10 foot arching fronds and wide leaflets that are thick in texture. Average mature height of this species is twenty five feet in cultivation. The trunk diameter is approximately ten inches with strongly ringed bamboo like leaf scars. The crown shaft is dark emerald green. Chambeyronia throw two to three new leaves a year and

Chambeyronia macrocarpa, the “Flame Thrower” palm is native to the island of New Caledonia. It’s a solitary palm with very large 8-10 foot arching fronds and wide leaflets that are thick in texture. Average mature height of this species is twenty-five feet in cultivation. The trunk diameter is approximately ten inches with strongly ringed bamboo-like leaf scars. The crown shaft is dark emerald green.

Chambeyronia throw two to three new leaves a year and each one is exceptional as they emerge a stunning red color. This red varies from a deep burgundy through intense pink. The colorful new leaf will gradually turn to green over approximately a 2 week period. The large very ornamental fruit matures to an intense red color.

This is a surprisingly easy, cold hardy, and fast grower in the tropics. C. macrocarpa grows at a good rate in warmer locations and has become very popular in urban landscapes. A great palm for the tropics and warm temperate climates that do not experience more than an occasional freeze with temperatures down to as low as 25 degrees F.

If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind rare species you'll want to add this gorgeous palm to your collection! It's truly one of the most beautiful in the world. Flame Thrower palm does very well in a container. It can be enjoyed as a wonderful indoor / outdoor plant, or if your climate permits, an absolutely stunning addition to your landscape!

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