Hyophorbe vershaffeltii x indica
Common Name: Hyophorbe vershaffeltii x indica
Sun: Full Sun
Growth Rate: Moderate to slow
Fertilizer: Low
Water: Low
Cold Tolerance: Unknown. Probably hardy down to mid-20's F
History: Purchased from a grower in Orange County, CA who got it from another grower of unknown identity.
Production: N/A
Benefits: A peculiar-looking Hyophorbe hybrid that makes a good conversation piece.
Identification: Looks like a Spindle Palm, but with a more slender trunk and upright fronts.