Travelers Palm Tree

The Travelers Palm Tree, scientific name Ravenala madagascariensis, is one of the most recognizable palm trees in the world for its spectacular fronds that range in color from orange to yellow to green. The Travelers Palm is also known as Travellers Palm and Traveler’s Tree. It is native to Madagascar. 

Growth Rate: Moderate
Height: Up to 30 – 40ft
Light Req: Full Sun to Partial shade
Water Req: Moderate
Cold Tolerance: down to 20F

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Travelers Palm Tree Description

Ravenala madagascariensis grows at the medium rate up to 30-40 ft tall with 20 ft wide spread. Young Travelers Palm has a subterranean trunk that grows underground. As the palm matures it develops a short green trunk, about 1 ft in diameter, with distinctive leaf scar rings.

The Travelers Palm has about 30-35 large,10 ft long, fan-shaped leaves supported by long petioles. Leaves resemble those of the banana and are symmetrically grouped, giving the tree the aspect of a hand fan. High winds can shred the leaves giving them a feather like appearance. Leaf stems color varies from orange at the base of the stem to yellow in the middle and to the bright green closer to the end. Leaf stems can store a lot of rain water that can be used as an emergency drinking supply during drought. There are a lot of stories of  travelers looking for the palm to get some water, hence the name Travelers Palm.

The Travelers Palm produces white flowers, supported by large green flower stalk. Flowers can be as large as 2ft in diameter. Leaf stalks look like a narrow bowl and collect a lot of rain water making it very heavy. Bloomed out flower are followed by brown fruits that open to reveal stunning bright blue seeds inside.

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Growing Travelers Palm Tree

Native to Madagascar, Travelers Palm Tree easily adapts to a wide range of soils and makes a great centerpiece for any area or landscape. Easy in maintenance, this stunning palm likes full sun and moist well drained soil.

Travelers Palm Tree is one of the most awe-inspiring natural palms in the world that can tolerate cold temperature down to 20F and is best for zones 9a-11.

It is moderate growing palm can get to about 30ft tall and 20ft wide. It likes full sun but can also grow in light shade. It has the ability to adapt to a wide range of soils and creates a wonderful shaded area in the yard or by the pool.

It tolerates sandy and clayey soils but does the best in moist soil with good drainage. It is a cold hardy palm that can survive cold temperatures down to 20F when mature enough. You should protect it from frost.

Travelers Palm Tree Propagation

Propagated by seeds or a division of clumps.

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