Manila Palm

Common Name: Manila Palm, Christmas Palm, Dwarf Royal Palm
Scientific Name: Veitchia merrillii
Family: Arecaceae

General facts:

• An ornamental and evergreen palm tree, native to the Philippines where it is popularly grown in its capital city, hence commonly known as Manila Palm.
• The palm is noted for the fall and winter apperance of the distinct clusters of glossy and bright red fruits that resemble Christmas ornaments, hence the palm’s common name, Christmas Palm.
• The palm is susceptible to lethal yellowing diesease.