Areca (Butterfly Palm)
Dypsis lutescens
This robust, clustering palm is widely used as a screen or hedge. It can also be planted as a specimen palm if lower fronds are thinned to create more open appearance. Arecas are popular for tropical landscaping.
Mature Height: 20’
Hardiness Zone: 10B-11
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Drought Tolerance: High
Light Preference:
Full sun to partial shade
Origin: Madagascar