Product Description: Adonidia merrillii Seeds — The Little Royal That Lights Up Your Garden
Plant a mini‑royalty with Adonidia merrillii—the Christmas Palm that bears bright scarlet ornaments in winter, making your garden sparkle like a botanical holiday card year‑round.
Bloom & Fragrance
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Bloom Color: Clusters of delicate cream to pale yellow flowers emerge mid‑summer nestled beneath the arching crown of feathery fronds.
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Fragrance: While not perfumed, the soft blooms quietly beckon tropical pollinators with their subtle allure.
Hardiness & Growing Conditions
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USDA Hardiness Zones: Thrives in Zones 10b–11—a true frost‑free favorite.
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Growth Habit: A stately yet compact palm, growing to 20–25 feet tall with a graceful single gray trunk crowned by arching, pineapple‑green fronds. It’s the “dwarf royal palm”—towering elegance in miniature.
Wildlife & Ecological Grace Notes
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Birds & Small Wildlife: The clusters of ripe winter berries draw in birds and small mammals, offering festive flair and natural foraging in your landscape.
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Pollinator Harbor: Though not a caterpillar host, the floral structure likely invites bees and butterflies on hot summer days—quiet applause in motion.
Cultural Charms & Fascinating Tidbits
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Name That Symbolizes: Also known as the Manila Palm, its botanical name nods to Adonis—a mythic symbol of beauty and love—adding poetic weight to its elegance.
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Holiday in Bloom: Called Christmas Palm for its glowing red fruits that arrive in winter, it becomes a natural festive decoration—nature’s own ornament.
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Container & Landscape Star: Equally proud in pots as in garden landscapes, this palm brings tropical rhythm to patios, paths, and interiors alike—no overgrown dominance, only refined grace.
Growing Tips Worth Their Weight in Gold
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Watering & Soil: Loves moist, well‑draining soil—avoid constant soggy conditions to protect its delicate roots.
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Low Maintenance: Self‑cleaning fronds shed naturally—pruning is minimal. Fertilize occasionally with palm‑specific mix to avoid nutrient deficiencies, especially boron-related issues.
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Cold Caution: Can dip as low as 30 °F briefly—but bring indoors or protect when frost looms.
Why Gardeners Will Love These Seeds
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Forever Festive: Grow a living ornament that dresses itself in festive reds every winter.
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Palm‑Sized Majesty: Compact enough for patios, bold enough to be a statement in tropical landscapes.
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Subtle Wildlife Player: A quiet bird and insect magnet—with seasonal fruit rewards.
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Cultural Poise: From Filipino roots to holiday symbolism, it's a palm with deep resonance.
Plant Adonidia merrillii seeds and nurture a palm that’s more than greenery—it's a living icon dressed in holiday glow, poised in elegance, and meant to stand tall in any tropical or containerized haven.