Teddy Bear Palm (Dypsis leptocheilos): Red-Fuzzy Crownshaft

Dypsis leptocheilos, known as Teddy Bear Palm or Redneck Palm, is a stunning, solitary palm from Madagascar. Its most distinctive feature is the dense, rusty-red tomentum (fuzz) covering the crownshaft and leaf bases, giving it a "teddy bear" appearance.

Growing 20 to 30 feet tall in tropical climates, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. The pinnate leaves are deep green. A highly ornamental palm for frost-free landscapes or large conservatories. Synonyms include Neodypsis leptocheilos and Dypsis redneck.

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