How long does a Foxtail Palm take to grow?
The foxtail palm is very popular because of its perfect proportions, self-cleaning habit and full, rounded fronds.
The foxtail can be found in single or multi-trunks.It has a smooth gray trunk with a crownshaft that looks like the tail of a fox.
As long as the house isn't overwhelmed by its size, the charismatic beauty of this palm will work in almost any landscaping.
Areas of Zone 9B that are close to Zone 10 will work with normal winter temperatures.
Though a regular watering is ideal, these South Florida palms like plenty of sunshine.
The foxtail is self-cleaning and is a moderately salt tolerant palm.
When shopping for a young foxtail, don't be put off by the sparse appearance and torn ends of the leaves - they'll grow quickly into a full, rounded "tail."
Heavy feeders can be foxtails.Do this in the spring, summer and autumn.
If you want to keep the fronds' prettiest deep-green color, you need to supplement feedings with magnesium or manganese.
To allow the head of the palm room to flush out fronds without being damaged, plant a single specimen at least 8 feet from the house.
If planting a row of foxtails, place them at least 6 feet apart.If the head of the palm clears a fence or low structure, you can place it as close as 3 feet from it.
Some of the plants that are under scrutiny are Golden dewdrop, dwarf oleander, Knock Out rose, Texas sage, and dwarf firebush.
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