Golden Christmas Palm – Veitchia Merrillii Plant

The Golden Christmas Palm, sold under the botanical name Veitchia merrillii, is an ornamental palm valued for its neat growth habit, graceful green fronds and attractive tropical appearance. Commonly known as the Christmas Palm or Manila Palm, this species is popular in warm-climate landscapes where a compact, upright palm is desired.

Its slender trunk supports a crown of arching, feather-shaped leaves that create a balanced silhouette. The palm can also develop clusters of colourful fruit as it matures, adding seasonal interest to the foliage. Fruit colour and other characteristics should be confirmed against the actual plant or cultivar supplied.

Plants Description

Botanical Name: Veitchia merrillii
Common Name: Christmas Palm, Manila Palm
Family: Arecaceae
Plant Type: Tropical evergreen palm
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Climate: Warm tropical and subtropical conditions
Foliage: Green, feather-shaped pinnate leaves
Flowers: Small, pale flowers borne in branched clusters
Fruit: Oval fruits that typically turn bright red when ripe
Growth Habit: Upright, single-trunk palm with a compact crown
Landscape Use: Residential gardens, entrance planting, resorts, courtyards and tropical landscapes