Green Christmas Palm – Veitchia Merrillii Plant

The Green Christmas Palm (Veitchia merrillii) is a tropical ornamental palm valued for its slender trunk, neatly arranged crown and graceful green fronds. Commonly known as the Christmas Palm or Manila Palm, it brings a clean, tropical appearance to outdoor spaces without the bulky form of some larger landscape palms.

Its feather-shaped leaves arch outward from the crown, creating a balanced silhouette that suits modern gardens and traditional landscape designs. Mature plants can also produce clusters of oval fruits that typically become bright red as they ripen, adding seasonal colour against the green foliage.

Plants Description

Botanical Name: Veitchia merrillii
Common Name: Christmas Palm, Manila Palm, Green Christmas Palm (nursery trade name)
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 flowers arranged in branched clusters
Fruit: Oval fruits that typically turn red when ripe
Growth Habit: Upright, single-trunk palm with a compact crown
Landscape Use: Residential gardens, entrances, courtyards, resorts and tropical landscapes