It prefers some shade and fairly moist, well drained soils. The photographs show needle palm growing in its native environment - a moist ravine along the Appalachicola river in the Florida panhandle. Moist, well drained. Usually by seeds or potted individuals. Usage Used most often as a small specimen shrub.
Needle palm looks great and grows nicely at waterside locations.
Features This dwarf palm is quite attractive as a specimen and fits in well whereever the climate allows and a small palm is desired. It also produces red fruit which may not be very visible through the foliage. Numerous long, sharp, black spines project from the fiber around the stem, hence its common name. Due to its spines, this palm may not be easily moved once planted.