Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Metroxylon

Species:

Metroxylon sagu

Growth Characteristics

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

Reported Fauna Sightings

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

waterlogged, nutrient-rich peat or clay

pH:

4.5 - 7.0 (acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist to waterlogged

Notes:

thrives in swampy, lowland areas