Livistona saribus - Taraw Palm - 30 cm plant

This palm is widespread in Southeast Asia, and has a robust, solitary trunk and large, circular, shiny green leaves. Mature plants carry big clusters of showy, bright blue fruits. It is extremely fast growing and a fine palm for the tropical or subtropical garden, and even for protected spots in the warm temperate garden. It also makes an excellent pot plant when young, with the big, swollen thorns on the leaf stalk adding to its attractiveness.