Bismarckia Palm

Bismarckia Palm Care

Bismarckia Nobilis

What is the plant

Bismarck palms are huge, gracious trees native to the island of Madagascar, off the east coast of Africa. If you are planting Bismarck palm trees, be sure that you reserve enough space. Each tree can grow to 60 feet high with a spread of 16 feet. In fact, everything about this attractive tree is oversized. The silvery-green copalmate leaves can grow to 4 feet wide, and it isn’t unusual to see trunks as thick as 18 inches in diameter. Experts do not recommend growing Bismarck palms in a small backyard since they tend to dominate the space.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

min 9b

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Bismarck palm trees grow best in climates with frequent rainfall. While it tolerates short periods of drought, it thrives with frequent moisture.
Pruning
Prune dead leaves any time of the year to promote new growth.Avoid pruning partially dead leaves, as the leaves still contain beneficial potassium.
Fertilizer
Water the soil around the base of the trunk, supplying moisture directly to the root system. Once established the plant rarely needs palm fertilizer.

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Sunlight
The plant should receive full sun to partial shade. Bismarckia Nobilis requires warm temperatures and lots of sunlight.
Soil
Slightly alkaline or acidic soil is fine but needs good drainage to prevent root rot.
Temperature
The standard Bismarck palm with blue-silver foliage cannot tolerate temperatures below 27° degrees Fahrenheit (-3° C).