Acanthophoenix crinita

Remarkable medium-size tree good in fog, cool temps. Very rare. OK in pots. Regular moisture, well-drained soil. Showy, bristly spines.
height 5–12ft
width 3–6ft
tolerates Cool Summers, Fog
water
needs
High
hardy
to
28F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
origin La Reunion Island
sunset
zones
17, 21–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP