King Kong Thai Giant

(Caryota gigas)(Thai form) aka King Kong Palm or Black Trunk Palm - This is the largest of all the "fishtail palms". It is one of the best tropical shade and canopy palms of all. Like its cousins, King Kong has huge dark green fronds loaded with "fishtail" shaped leaves. Regular watering and light fertilizer. Zone: sunset: 23-25 USDA: 10b-12 Frost Tolerance: 29°F (-2°C) when mature, young plants are more cold sensitive Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade. Origin: Thailand