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Rhapidophyllum hystrix
Rhapidophyllum is one of the hardiest palms in the world. This is a palm that is rather small of size and it grows very slowly, even in warm climate-zones. The high demands for warm and sunny summers make this palm difficult to cultivate in Scandinavia. The length of the growth-season in Scandinavia causes problems too, since the palm needs heat over a long period to grow well.
The palm manages temperatures down to -18°C with no particular problems, which makes it perfect for the more continental parts of Scandinavia. The continental areas have generally warmer and sunnier summers than the coastal areas. The winter-cold in these areas is no problem. Reports tell about individuals that have survived temperatures down to -23°C. Unfortunately will the hardiness of Rhapidophyllum hystrix never reach maximum in Scandinavia because of the cool summers.
Norway’s southeastern coast, the southeastern parts of Denmark and the southern parts of Sweden are areas where this palm could be worth testing. Rhapidophyllum hystrix should be planted next to a sheltered and sun exposed wall to improve the conditions. This is a palm, which likes sun and heat!
Picture: Rhapidophyllum hystrix, photo by www.wegrowit.com