the genus
BISMARCKIA

Named after Prince Otto von Bismarck, (1815-1898) first German chancellor.

Subfamily: Coryphoideae
Tribe: Borasseae
Subtribe: Hyphaeninae

The genus Bismarckia contains only one species, which has become a treasured ornamental for the drier subtropics. Native to Madagascar, their magnificently large, thick costapalmate leaves range in color from green to blue-green to silver, with those in the blue-silver range hardiest to the cold.

Bismarckia nobilis
Common Name: Bismarck Palm
Cold Tolerance: 26F (-4C) USDA Zones: 9b-11

Typical Height: 30'-60' Growth Rate: Slow
Habit: Solitary

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 30–100gal. 1’–15’CT