Mature Triple Trunk Christmas Palm

The Christmas Palm (Adonidia merrillii) – Mature Triple Trunk

The Christmas Palm is a popular choice in upscale tropical landscaping.  Known for its smooth, self-cleaning trunks and its clusters of bright red "berries" that appear in late fall, this mature triple-trunk specimen offers an elegant, architectural look. At KJ Tropical Palm, I hand-select the Triple-Trunk Christmas Palms to ensure they have the perfect staggered heights and lush, green crowns.

$300.00 each included delivery and installation costs. 10 feet in the ground height.

A cluster of palm trees with green fronds under a cloudy sky.
A tall palm tree surrounded by green shrubs in a garden.

I offer a complete, hassle-free service for my clients. This price includes: 

  • Selection of a mature Triple-Trunk Christmas Palm tree,   minimum of 10 feet tall
  • Professional delivery to your property
  • Jason will professionally install the plant to ensure its planted correctly in your soil.

Tips from Jason’s Care Guide

Proper establishment is the difference between a palm that survives and one that thrives. Following this protocol ensures your investment stays "resort-quality" green.

I. Hydration & Root Establishment

  • The Routine: Water daily for the first 30 days. Transition to 3 times a week for the next 60 days.
  • The Morning Rule: Water only in the early morning. This allows the roots to hydrate before the midday heat.
  • The Technique: Focus water at the base of the trunks.
Tall areca palm trees with slender trunks in black nursery bags.
A small palm tree growing in a backyard near a window and fence.

II. Phased Nutrient Program

  • The 8-Week Window: Water only. Allow the palm to settle before adding fertilizer.
  • Step 1 (Week 8): I recommend Sunniland Palm Fertilizer (8-2-12).
  • Step 2 (Week 12): Apply 1–2 lbs. of Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate). This prevents the lower fronds from turning yellow or "bronzing."

III. Pruning: The "Self-Cleaning" Standard

The   is naturally self-cleaning, meaning old fronds will drop on their own.

  • The Rule: If you must trim, only remove fronds that turned brown. Please watch the YouTube’s video below on how to remove the Christmas Palm’s fronds.

: Watch Jason’s Triple Trunk Christmas Palms Here

Technical Specifications

  • Scientific Name: Adonidia merrillii  
  • Growth Rate: Moderate; provides a full canopy quickly.
  • Cold Hardiness: Subtropical. Hardy down to 30°F.
  • Light: Thrives in Full

 

How Fast Will It Grow?

  • In our Florida climate, a *Mature Triple Trunk Christmas Palm (Adonidia
    *merrillii) is a moderate grower. Here is what you can expect:
  • Average Growth: About 6 to 10 inches of trunk height per year.
    With Proper Care: If you follow my morning watering and Epsom salt routine, these palms can grow up to 12 inches (1 foot) per year.
  • Jason’s Professional Tip: By choosing a Mature Field-Grown palm, you are getting the thick, grey-wooded trunks immediately—saving you at least 5 years of waiting compared to a smaller potted tree.
Tall palm trees with root balls ready for planting beside a truck.