Neodypsis decaryi
Synonym: Dypsis decaryi
(Triangle Palm)
USDA Zone: 10B – 11
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Origin: Madagascar
Type: Medium Palm

Typical Height: 20’-25’
(6.0-7.6mts)
Typical Spread: 10’-15’
(3.0-4.5mts)

Growth: Medium
Drought Tolerance: High
Salt Tolerance: Low
Wind Tolerance: High
Foliage Color: Blue-Green
Flower Color: White
Flowering Season: Spring
Flower Feature: Insignificant
Light Needs: Medium-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'-8'OA)
25G (8'-10'OA)
30G (10'-12'OA)
45G (12'-14'OA)
FG (8'-14' OA)
(2.4-4.2mts)

Typical planting distance:
10'-20' O.C.
(3.0-6.0mts)

Common Uses: Residence; Parks; Boulevards; Medians; Specimen
Category: Medium Palm

Notes: Has a unique geometric shape; is easy to grow

+ In this Photo:
Neodypsis decaryi
Dypsis decaryi
(Triangle Palm)
18'OA Height, 20' Canopy
12" DBH, 6' GW

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Ixora 'Maui'
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Photo taken by:
All Landscape Data, Inc.
June 2013
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.plantapalm.com/vpe/photos/Species/dypsis_decaryi.htm

http://www.floridata.com/ref/n/neod_dec.cfm

http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Palm/Neodypsis_decaryi.html