Oil palm
Elaeis guineensis
Also known as
African oil palm, Macaw fat
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
18m | Max | 9m |
10m | Min | 5m |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
More images of Oil palm
Oil palm Overview
This species of upright palm will produce strap-shaped medium green leaves. The flowers are produced in panicles of yellow large blooms in the summer. The female palms will develop round bunches of fruits.
Common problems with Oil palm
How to propagate Oil palm
Seed
You will need to soak the seeds for 7 days then sow them in the spring.