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Check out the Bamboo Palm. To me it looks like the Areca

Tropic,
Some Ptychosperma like macarthurii have that feather look.

The Chamaedorea cataractarum is prone to nematodes. I grow all my Chamaedoreas in a pot.

JG

Cabada palm has the leathery look you are seeking, but with a striking dark green trunk with white rings. It is a multi-trunk palm, great for a patio or to frame a front entrance. They are definitely a tropical palm which should do well in your zone, I'm growing them in Palm City but they do better in Dade and Broward.

True Cat Palms - Chamaedorea cataractarum - are hard to find as the Cham's tend to cross-breed quite easily and many of the nurseries that are selling them are actually selling a hybrid. I have one that's been in the ground for over 10 years with no problems. The prefer shade to sun and don't require a lot of water or fertilizer.

Well, I a Cat Palm for $4 today in a 5 gal can. Is this something you would plant in the middle ground of the landscape? Not really something for screening? What might be some good companion plants?

Thanks,
cLIFF