Needle Palm (Rhapidophyllum hystrix)

This page showcases illustrations of the Needle Palm (Rhapidophyllum hystrix) in various formats such as png, svg, and ai. Known for its cold-hardiness, this palm is commonly found in the south Atlantic states and eastern Gulf of the US, thriving in subtropical or warm temperate climates. It is often cultivated in small spaces as a specimen plant due to its shrub-like clumping form, with multiple stems arising from a single base. The Needle Palm's distinctive fan or needle-like leaves feature long petioles and needle-like spines, with dioecious flowers growing in dense clusters and fruits in brown drupes. To thrive, this plant prefers moist, well-drained soil.