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Pictures taken outdoors here in Rhode Island

Needle palm in yard

To the left is a photo of a needle palm in my yard. Picture from 7/99.

All other photos here are from plants in my yard in Rhode Island.
Commonly known as the needle palm, this shrub-like palm is the most cold-hardy palm and is also becoming quite rare. It is native to South Carolina, N. Florida, and into and around central Mississippi and other areas in the SE locally. It is usually found growing within woods and swamps growing in low moist locations. This very slow growing palm benefits from good summer heat to grow well. Also, a protected site from harsh winds and full sun is helpful. Prefers 3/4 a day of sun here for best greenery on the leaves it appears.
Needle palm from Florida--doesnt do as well as ones from a colder source. Needle palm from N. Carolina source, about 7 years old.
5 year old needle palm

A 5 year old needle palm in a pot to the left, and an upclose picture of the needles on another larger plant here on the right. Pictures taken 5/98.

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 Needles upclose on needle palm
Larger needle palm in RI--from 12/00

Another picture of a needle palm here in RI from 12/00.