Traveler's Palm Ravenala madagascariensis click pic to enlarge Zone 10 As you can guess from the Latin name, this tree is native to Madagascar. This is a tropical growing only in the warm parts of Florida. Notice the fan-like shape of the leaves.
Flowers are white and green.
The name derives from the fact that a stem can be cut and the water inside can be drunk, hence good for thirsty travelers who need refreshment. Here's a pic of a young one . As planted in that location, you can see trouble ahead as the fronds will run into the utility pole wires. Proper location selection is critical to all landscape plantings. Water carefully to start a new plant.