Montgomery Palm

Veitchia arecina, commonly called Montgomery palm, is a tropical landscape palm with a smooth ringed trunk and arching feather-like fronds. It grows in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil in warm climates. The [Montgomery Palm profile](https://tropicalgardenslandscape.com/plant-guide/palms/montgomery-palm-single?hsLang=en) lists a 25–35 ft growth-habit range, fast growth and medium maintenance, with hardiness in zones 10b–11. ## Growing conditions Place it in a warm site with full sun to partial shade and adequate space for a mature palm. Maintain soil moisture while providing good drainage. Kew records Veitchia arecina as an accepted species native to Vanuatu and places it in the palm family Arecaceae; see [Kew Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:670207-1). ## Maintenance The professional profile describes fast growth and medium maintenance. Check the root zone during dry periods and irrigate as needed to keep the soil from drying excessively, while avoiding standing water. Allow room for the crown and mature vertical form.