fishtail palm vs areca palm Fish Tail Palm, Caryota Mitis, Privacy Tree

fishtail palm vs areca palm Fish Tail Palm, Caryota Mitis, Privacy TreeFishTail Palm, Caryota Mitis, Clustering Palms Great for Privacy and Container Planting Indoors. Fish Tail Palm also known as Caryota Mitis features large feathery arching fronds organize in a very unique pattern setting it apart from any other palm, their growth habit is clustering together forming a dense bush of different height plants, the end of each leaflets resembles the fins of a fish tail commanding attention both indoor and outdoor. The

FishTail Palm, Caryota Mitis, Clustering Palms Great for Privacy and Container Planting Indoors.

Fish Tail Palm also known as Caryota Mitis features large feathery arching fronds organize in a very unique pattern setting it apart from any other palm, their growth habit is clustering together forming a dense bush of different height plants, the end of each leaflets resembles the fins of a fish tail commanding attention both indoor and outdoor. The Fishtail Palm can be grown in full sun or part shade, they are moderately cold tolerant, and can withstand temperatures as low as 35 degrees, this one is an evergreen that can grow up to 30ft high when planted outdoors.

Fishtails are often used to create privacy screens between neighbors, fence lines, or in backyards, like the areca palms fish tails can grow very dense, they can be planted in rows 2-3 feet apart or staggered. Caryota Mitis is often used in interior escapes as potted plants, to decorate hotel entrances, lobbies, offices, patios, or decks, as a container plant it provides a very unique focal point in any setting. Fishtail Palms produce flowers in the form of berries, these are also the seeds that can be used to reproduce themselves in nature, the berries are toxic to both pets and humans.

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Creating Privacy between Property Lines: Fishtail palms grow in clusters, producing new shoots and creating a very dense result, great for Privacy between neighbors, a live fence with plants, or a screen. If you want to plant in a straight line, Plan on Spacing out the Christmas Palm 3-4 feet apart. If you want a more natural look, stagger the trees and space them about 2-3 feet apart, as they mature, they will create a great windbreak and privacy fence. Leave room on the property line for the trees to grow.  Don't plant directly on the property line because they will grow over the line onto your neighbor's property. 

Tall Accent Specimen: Fishtail Palm can also be used as a focal accent plant, plant one in your yard and just let it grow, it will definitely be the tallest tree in your yard and will demand attention from everyone who visits.