Landscape Uses:Container, Pest tolerant, Specimen, Street tree. Requires a sheltered sunny position in a fertile moist but well-drained soil[188, 231]. Tolerates some salt in the soil[200] and maritime exposure in climates that are warmer than Britain[200]. Plants can tolerate extensive droughts so long as their roots have tapped into underground water supplies[231]. Plants can tolerate light frosts and should succeed outdoors in the mildest parts of Britain[166]. They have been known to tolerate short-lived lows down to about -10°c[231]. This species has an extensive and fleshy but strong root system that can penetrate to a considerable depth in search of water[231]. It generally establishes best when planted out at a young stage. However, older plants are substantially more cold tolerant than juvenile plants[231]. In areas at the limit of their cold tolerance, therefore, it is prudent to grow the plants in containers for some years, giving them winter protection, and only planting them into their permanent positions when sheer size dictates[231]. Palms can also be transplanted even when very large. Although the thick fleshy roots are easily damaged and/or desiccated, new roots are generally freely produced. It is important to stake the plant very firmly to prevent rock, and also to give it plenty of water until re-established - removing many of the leaves can also help[231]. Plants growing in the wild are seen as an indication of underground water[200]. Plants produce a 'skirt' of old dead leaves, this can be a fire hazard and the old leaves are usually removed when being grown in areas liable to forest fires[200]. A fast growing tree, even when young, in its native environment and very tolerant of transplanting despite its deep root system[200]. Special Features:Attracts birds, North American native, Naturalizing, Inconspicuous flowers or blooms.