foxtail palm
Wodyetia bifurcata
USDA zones10 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size20 to 30 feet tall10 to 15 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Foxtail palm (Wodyetia bifurcata) is a tree for low maintenance landscapes and xeriscape gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy or loamy soil. It is evergreen and attracts birds.
Pairs well with Mango, Safari Sunset leucadendron, Sea holly, and Purple needle grass.