General information: The Livistona Saribus is an attractive Florida palm that can grow up to a height of 30-50 feet. It has large, palmate, deeply divided, light green leaves and a slender, gray trunk. The leaf petioles are covered with large spines resembling shark teeth.

Additional Information:

Common names: Livistonia palm, Serdang

Growth rate: The elegant Livistona Saribus has slow to moderate growth rate.

Habitat: The Taraw palm is native to Indonesia and Philippines.

Maintenance: This Florida palm grows well in full sun or partial shade. It likes water and moist soil. The Florida palm tree is highly drought tolerant when eastablished. It is cold hardy and can take temperatures down to 26 F. This plant can be grown in zones 9 to 11. The Taraw palm grows well in Florida.

Uses: These Florida palms can be used as ornamental plants in the Florida region.

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