PIGAFETTA
LPG Area:
Distribution:
2 species, P. filaris, confined to Sulawesi, Moluccas & New Guinea, and P. elata
Growing Comments:
Pigafetta palms are tall, impressive & very fast growing. They have true tropical rainforest requirements & will not tolerate cold weather. One unusual characteristic of Pigafetta seedlings is that they require full sun from a very early age in order to survive. Once established, a Pigafetta will add up to 7 ft of trunk per year, giving it a 9.5-10.0 on a scale of 1-10.
 
   
P. elata
P. elata    

Pigafetta elata seeds. (Ruler is metric)

February 2007

 

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May 2006