Hyphaene thebaica (Gingerbread Palm) - Image 8

Botanical name: Hyphaene thebaica

Common names: Gingerbread Palm, African Doum Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: Coastal North-Eastern Africa, Madagascar

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11?

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryEdible plantPalm or palm-like plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant
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Hyphaene thebaica (Gingerbread Palm) brown fruit clusters hanging among stiff tan dried palm leaves close up.
Hyphaene thebaica (Gingerbread Palm) clusters of round brown fruit nestled among long stiff tan palm leaves.
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