Tibetan Sugar Palm

Arenga micrantha, the Tibetan sugar palm, is a cold-hardy, multi-stemmed palm reaching six meters in height. It features striking pinnate leaves with dark green tops and brilliant silvery-white undersides. Native to high-altitude cloud forests in the Himalayas, it thrives in moist, subtropical conditions and tolerates significant frost. Locally, its durable fibers and fronds are utilized for building shelters, thatching, and making brooms, while its resilience makes it a prized specimen for temperate gardens.