Ravenala madagascariensis

Traveler's Tree, Traveler's Palm

Family: Strelitziaceae Strelitzia


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 10A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring through Fall
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, specimen
Height 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Palm, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage