Wodyetia bifurcata
(Foxtail Palm)
USDA Zone: 10 – 11
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Origin: Australia
Type: Medium Palm

Typical Height: 25’-30’
(7.6-9.0mts)
Typical Spread: 12'-15'
(3.6-4.6.0mts)

Growth: Fast
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Wind Tolerance: High
Foliage Color: Pale green
Flower Color: White
Flowering Season: N/A
Feature Flower: Showy
Light Needs: High
Nutritional Needs: Medium
Human Hazards: None
Family: Arecacea / Palmae
Propagation: Seeds
Leaf Type: Pinnately compound
Texture: Medium
Environmental Issues: None

Typical sizes at the nursery:
3G (3'-4'OA)
7G (4'-6'OA)
15G (6'-10'OA)
25G (10'-12'OA)
45G (12'-14'OA)
65G (14'-16'OA)
FG (10’-20’ OA)
(3.0-6.0mts)

Typical planting distance:
8'-15' O.C.
(2.4-4.5mts)

Common Uses: Median; Parks; Residence; Rows along streets; Driveways; Patio;
Category: Medium Palm

Notes: Notes: Leaves resemble a foxtail; very well adapted to Florida

+ In this Photo:
Wodyetia bifurcata
(Foxtail Palm)
28' Height, 14' Canopy,
18' O.C.

Zamia pumila
(Coontie)

All sizes are approximates
Photo taken by:
All Landscape Data, Inc.
October 2015
Miami
Florida USA

Sources:
Betrock’s
Reference Guide to
Florida Landscape Plants

Landscape Plants for South Florida
A manual for gardeners,
landscapers and homeowners.

The Landscape Manual
Prepared by the Miami-Dade
County
Department of
Planning and Zoning

Betrock’s
Plant Finder

Internet Sources:
http://www.floridata.com/ref/w/wody_bif.cfm

http://www.palmpedia.net/wiki/Wodyetia_bifurcata

http://www.palmantics.com/palms/description_wodyetia_bifurcata/