Adonidia Merrillii (Christmas Palm) 25G

Adonidia merrillii (Christmas Palm) in 25-Gallon Pot available in Jupiter, FL

Compact, elegant, and holiday-ready all year—the Adonidia merrillii, known as the Christmas Palm, is one of South Florida’s most beloved landscape palms. With its clean, self-pruning trunk and perfectly proportioned canopy, it brings resort-style beauty to tight spaces. Its festive nickname comes from the clusters of bright red fruits that appear around December, like ornaments on a tropical tree.

This 25-gallon size offers a sturdy, landscape-ready specimen—ideal for standalone planting, container displays, or grouping in doubles or triples for maximum impact.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Full sun to light shade. Best color and shape with 6+ hours of daily sun.

• Watering: Moderate. Water regularly while establishing. Once settled, it’s fairly drought-tolerant.

• Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil. Avoid heavy clay or poorly drained sites.

• Fertilizer: Use a palm fertilizer 3 times per year with added magnesium and manganese to prevent leaf yellowing.

• Growth Habit: Upright single-trunk palm with a smooth, gray trunk and dense green fronds. In a 25-gallon pot, typically 6–8 feet tall. Can reach 15–20 feet in the ground.

• Temperature: USDA Zones 10–11. Cold-sensitive—protect from frost. Thrives in South Florida’s heat and humidity.

• Maintenance: Very low. Self-cleaning—old fronds drop off naturally. Minimal pruning required.

Foliage & Fruit Notes:
Feather-shaped fronds form a symmetrical crown. In winter, mature palms produce bright red fruits that resemble holiday decorations—non-edible but beloved for their color.

Medicinal & Nutritional Benefits:
Primarily ornamental. The fruits are not edible and have no medicinal use. However, the tree provides shade, habitat for birds, and aesthetic value, boosting mood and curb appeal.

Ideal For:

• Poolside and patio accents

• Small-space tropical gardens

• Container planting in courtyards or entryways

• Holiday-themed landscapes

• Gardeners seeking easy-care tropicals with year-round beauty

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Adonidia merrillii

• Common Name: Christmas Palm

• Plant Type: Tropical ornamental palm

• Family: Arecaceae

• Class: Monocot

• Growth Form: Feather-leaf evergreen perennial

  • Evergreen: Keeps green fronds year-round

  • Perennial: Long-lived and steadily growing

  • Feather-leaf: Graceful arching fronds with evenly spaced leaflets

• Container Size: 25-gallon pot

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