madagascar palm

Pachypodium lamerei

SucculentApocynaceae

RHS AGM 2002

madagascar palm
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantFragrant
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size10 to 20 feet tall3 to 8 feet wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn, winter
Soil types
Sand, loam, chalk
Soil pH
Alkaline

Garden uses

ContainerLow maintenanceXeriscape

Notes

Madagascar palm (Pachypodium lamerei) is a succulent for containers, xeriscapes, and low maintenance gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Its fragrant flowers can appear in any season. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It is drought tolerant, so let the soil dry out between drinks.

Pairs well with White sage, Matilija poppy, and Little bluestem.

Native range

Africa.

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