Adonidia merrillii — wholesale field-grown stock for South Florida landscape contractors.
Adonidia merrillii
The Christmas Palm — also known as Adonidia or Manila Palm — is one of the most widely used palms in South Florida residential landscape work. Its compact size, clean form, and self-cleaning habit make it the right-sized palm for the vast majority of residential lots where a full-sized Royal or Foxtail would be out of scale. The bright red fruit clusters that appear in winter give it its common name.
Heritage Farms stocks Christmas Palms in multiple sizes in both single and multi-trunk configurations, as well as field-grown specimens for larger installations. Multi-trunk groupings of 2, 3, or 4 palms are among the most popular specs on residential jobs across Palm Beach County.
| Scientific Name | Adonidia merrillii |
| Common Names | Christmas Palm, Adonidia Palm, Manila Palm |
| Mature Height | 15–25 feet |
| Trunk | Single or multi-trunk |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Self-Cleaning | Yes |
| Salt Tolerance | Moderate to high |
| USDA Zones | 10–11 |
| Availability | Container & field-grown, multiple sizes — call for stock |
Note: Christmas Palms are moderately cold sensitive — protect below 35°F. Self-cleaning habit means no frond trimming is required. Remove fruit clusters if desired to keep the landscape tidy. Apply palm fertilizer with micronutrients 3x per year for best color.
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