King Kong Fishtail Palm

Caryota gigas

Native to: Thailand

• Size: Grows up to 60 feet in the wild, about 30-40 in Southern California
• Sun: Full to part sun
• Hardiness: 25 degrees
• Water: Medium (2 times weekly during dry months)
• Flowers: Inconspicuous
• Attracts: none observed
• Pests: None observed
• Other Information: Monocarpic, meaning that the fruiting trunk will die after blossoming, the seeds and trunks can be irritating, and a lovely palm. Great examples at the San Diego Zoo and throughout Southern California.
• Great Links to learn more:
• https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/palms/king-kong-fishtail
• http://www.junglemusic.net/palmadvice/palms-caryotas.htm
• http://www.junglemusic.net/palms/caryota-gigas.htm
• https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/caryota-gigas