MANILA PALM

The Manila palm produces small, red, berry-like fruit that grows in clusters. These fruits add to the tree’s aesthetic, especially during the Christmas season, hence the common name “Christmas palm.”

While it prefers a well-draining soil and regular watering, the Manila palm is relatively tolerant to drought once it is established. It can withstand short periods of dryness.

The Manila palm requires little maintenance once established. They are self-cleaning, meaning that once an old leaf has died, it will drop off cleanly by itself. The attractive red fruits, which will eventually fall to the ground, usually creates a mess beneath the palm.