This is a beautiful and soft palm trees used quite often as foundation planting in the Orlando area. since it is hurt by the cold weather, many use it as a patio plant or even inside. The high tolerance to shade also make it a fine indoor or covered choice. Develop a design to incorporate this tree into your landscape design.
| Common Names | Areca Palm, Madagascar Palm, Butterfly Palm |
| Common Uses | Hedges, Foundation Plant, Patio Plant |
| Scientific Name | Dypsis lutescens, Chrysalidocarpus lutescens |
| Hardiness Zones | 9a-11 |
| Mature Height | 10-30 Feet |
| Growth Rate | Moderately Fast |
| Water Needs | Steady, Moderately Drought Tolerant |
| Cold Tolerance | Slightly Cold Tolerant, Hurt by Cold Weather |
| Light Needs | Mostly Sunny but Partially Shade Tolerant, can grow indoors |
