the genus
RHAPIS

From the Greek “rhapis”, needle, in reference to the slender leaf segments.

Subfamily: Coryphoideae
Tribe:Corypheae
Subtribe: Thrinacinae

The subtribe includes 14 related genera such as Chamaerops, Rhapidophyllum, Thrinax, Trachycarpus, etc . . .

A small genus of about a dozen species of fan-leafed, clustering palms native to southern China and parts of Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, and reportedly, Sumatra. Popularly called “Lady Palms”, the Rhapis palms have long been treasured in the gardens of China and Japan, where numerous variegated cultivars have been selected and are painstakingly propagated by division. The handsome dark green foliage of Rhapis and the general tolerance of these palms for shady conditions have made them favorite subjects for interiors, courtyards, and container plantings. Although fairly slow growing, most species are rather hardy, withstanding drought and some frost.

Culture: Rhapis palms will adapt to direct sun, but develop their richest leaf coloring in full or partial shade. These shrubby trees accept light or heavy soils and grow at a moderate pace, gradually suckering to produce impressive specimens.

Rhapis excelsa
Common Name: Lady Palm
Cold Tolerance: 20F (-7C) USDA Zones: 9-11

Typical Height: 8' Growth Rate: Slow
Habit: Clustering

Status: On Request
Available Range: 3–100gal. B&B 2'–7'CT

Rhapis multifida
Common Name: Finger Palm
Cold Tolerance: 18F (-8C) USDA Zones: 9-11

Typical Height: 10' Growth Rate: Slow
Habit: Clustering

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 7–25gal. B&B 2’–8’CT

Rhapis humilis
Common Name: Slender Lady Palm
Cold Tolerance: 18F (-8C) USDA Zones: 8-11

Typical Height: 3'-16' Growth Rate: Slow
Habit: Clustering

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 7–25gal.

Rhapis subtilis
Common Name: Thailand Lady Palm
Cold Tolerance: 22F (-6C) USDA Zones: 9-11

Typical Height: 5' Growth Rate: Slow
Habit: Clustering

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 3–45gal.