Ravenala madagascariensis, also known as traveler's tree or traveler's palm, is a tropical tree from the same familly as the bird of paradise (Strelitziaceae) and native to the island of Madagascar. It has a very distinctive hand fan shaped foliage. It can grow up to 30 ft - 60 ft (10 m to 20 m) tall.
The traveler's tree is a tropical tree that may withstand slight and brief negative temperatures of about 30°F (-1°C). But it is best to grow this tree in frost free areas. (USDA zones 10b and warmer)
Leaves of the traveler's tree are symetrically grouped and give the tree the aspect of a hand fan. Leaves can be up to 10 ft (3 m) long.
Inflorescences from the traveler's tree bear numerous white flowers.
Ravenala madagascariensis requiert les expositions suivantes : mi-ombre,lumière,soleil The traveler's tree will grow best in well-drained and moist grounds.
Photos of traveler's tree |
Dimensions
Height 20.00 m
Width 6.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -1.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 0.0 °C
Exposure - partial shade, light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : white, cream
Propagation - offset, seeds The traveler's tree is usually propagated by seeds. But young suckers, or "pups", can also be rooted.
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