- Botanical name: Trithrinax campestris
- Common name: Caranday palm
- Family: Arecaceae
- Plant Type: Tree
Blue/Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
The caranday or blue needle palm, Trithrinax campestris, is a fabulously architectural palm native to Argentina and Uruguay. As a mountain palm, it’s tolerant of extremes of temperature, including droughts and frosts. Planted in a sunny position, Trithrinax campestris is a great addition to a gravel, exotic or coastal planting scheme. Better still, it’s low maintenance, requiring very little in the way of pruning.
Trithrinax campestris has glaucous, blue-green foliage and is slow growing, gradually forming a stout trunk.
For best results, situate Trithrinax campestris in full sun and well-drained soil. Protect it from hard frosts, especially when young.
How to grow Trithrinax campestris
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Plant size
4m height
2m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
Trithrinax campestris and wildlife
Trithrinax campestris has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Trithrinax campestris poisonous?
Trithrinax campestris has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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