Doum Palm

Hyphaene coriacea

Native to:
Comoros, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Mozambique Channel Is., Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Arecaceae
Genus:
Hyphaene
Species:
Hyphaene coriacea
USDA Symbol:
HYCO19

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
Common in coastal dunes and savannas