Alexander Palm, Solitaire Palm – Ptychosperma elegans

General Landscape Uses: gardens, streetscapes, and tropical resorts Ecological Restoration Notes: habitat restoration and reforestation, soil and water conservation, wildlife habitat and pollination, climate resilience and carbon sequestration, non-invasive and low maintenance Description: slender palm tree Dimensions: Height 20 – 40 ft. Growth Rate: slow to moderate with age Native Range: Rainforests of northeaster Australia Native Habitats: Lowland rainforests, often along streams and wet areas Soils: well-draining, moist Nutritional Requirements: fertile soil Salt Water Tolerance: moderate Salt Wind Tolerance: moderate Drought Tolerance: low to moderate Light Requirements: partial to full sun Flower Color:  yellow-green Flower Characteristics: grow in drooping clusters Flowering Season: year-round with a peak in late spring to summer Fruit: bright red, oval-shaped that ripen in clusters Wildlife and Ecology: Contributes to biodiversity, soil stabilization, and wildlife support in tropical and subtropical ecosystems. Horticultural Notes: Propagation by seed. Comments: