Red Leaf Hurricane Palm

Red Leaf Hurricane Palm is a solitary, feather-leaved palm grown for its upright crown and colorful emerging foliage. Horticultural references describe the rubrum form by bronze young leaves and a reddish-brown crownshaft, although taxonomic authorities differ on whether the varietal name is accepted. ## Size and appearance A Palm Beach County grower reports a 25-foot specimen after 15 years; this is an observed garden example rather than a universal mature size. The palm forms a solitary trunk topped by arching pinnate fronds, and new leaves rise upright before opening. ## Siting and water Give it a frost-free tropical or subtropical setting with full sun and moderate water. A local South Florida growing account recommends sun and describes well-drained sandy or shell-rock conditions; avoid treating that regional example as a universal soil requirement. ## Landscape use Use it where a tall palm silhouette has room to develop. The Singapore National Parks Board lists the species for full sun and roadside planting, while the University of Florida notes the reddish young foliage of var. rubrum. See [University of Florida IFAS](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP009), the [Palm Beach Palm & Cycad Society growing account](https://pbpcs.org/palms/documents/DictyospermaAlbum.pdf), [Singapore NParks](https://www.nparks.gov.sg/FloraFaunaWeb/Flora/2/6/2619), and [Kew POWO nomenclature](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77273036-1). ## Care Water regularly while establishing, then adjust irrigation to heat, rainfall, drainage, and container or site conditions. Leave the crown undamaged and remove only dead fronds with appropriate palm-pruning practices. ## Maintenance