Christmas palm (Adonidia merrillii)
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Palm

Christmas palm

Adonidia merrillii

Good choice

A compact, self-cleaning palm with red fruit in winter. Popular in doubles and triples near entries. Sensitive to cold snaps below about 32°F.

USDA zones
10a–10b
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Salt tolerance
Medium
Drought tolerance
Medium
Mature size
15–25 ft tall
Florida native
No
Florida-Friendly
Yes

Source: UF/IFAS Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ guidance; invasive status per the Florida Invasive Species Council. Written in our own words.