Trithrinax campestris

Blue Needle Palm, Caranday Palm: Extremely slow growing compact medium sized palm that after 40 years may have several trunks reaching up to 12' tall. Typically seen under 5' tall with 3' long very stiff blue-gray rounded palmate leaves have light green undersides. At maturity this plant has much branched light yellow-white flowers in summer followed by 3/4" wide rounded yellow-brown fruit. Full sun. Low water and very drought tolerant, but enjoys occasional irrigation. Also can tolerate temps to below 15°F. Spiny leaves so best placed clear of pathways.