Description
Quick Highlights
• Botanical Name: Caryota mitis
• Common Name(s): Clustering Fishtail Palm, Fishtail Palm
• Available Height (Range): 6 – 18 ft
• Category: Ornamental Trees / Palm Trees / Landscaping Plants
• Growth Habit: Evergreen, clustering palm with multiple stems
• Best Use: Hotels, Resorts, Villas, Parks, Colonies, Farmhouses, Institutional Gardens
• Climate Suitability: Tropical and Subtropical climates
• Maintenance: Moderate, requires occasional pruning and proper watering
The Caryota mitis, commonly known as the Clustering Fishtail Palm, is an eye-catching ornamental palm distinguished by its unique fishtail-shaped leaves. Unlike most palms that grow with a single trunk, this species forms multiple stems in clusters, creating a dense, tropical appearance. Its lush green foliage, upright growth, and elegant form make it a popular choice for luxury landscapes, poolside gardens, and avenue plantations. Globally admired for its distinct leaf structure, the Caryota mitis is now widely planted in India across resorts, farmhouses, hotels, and premium residential landscapes, adding a dramatic and exotic appeal to outdoor spaces.
Caryota mitis Features
• Unique fishtail-shaped bipinnate leaves that stand out among palm varieties.
• Moderate growth rate, typically reaching 20–25 ft in height when mature.
• Long-living palm species with sustainable ornamental value.
• Requires moderate maintenance including pruning of old fronds.
• Adaptable to warm and humid climates with partial shade or full sun.
• Commonly used in luxury landscapes, gardens, and urban green projects.
• Clustering growth habit makes it appear fuller and more dramatic.
Caryota mitis Applications
The Clustering Fishtail Palm (Caryota mitis) is a preferred landscaping palm for hotels, resorts, farmhouses, institutional campuses, public parks, and modern residential projects. Its dense clustered form makes it ideal for screening, boundary planting, or as a focal ornamental palm in courtyards and poolside gardens. Many developers and landscapers use it to bring a tropical aesthetic to luxury properties.
Caryota mitis Benefits
• Evergreen palm offering year-round greenery.
• Unique leaf shape adds an exotic and luxury appeal to landscapes.
• Suitable for both tropical gardens and urban landscaping projects.
• Moderate maintenance makes it a practical choice for large-scale use.
• Dense clustered growth provides natural screening or privacy planting.
• Long-lasting value in landscaping projects across India.
Additional Insights
The Caryota mitis belongs to the fishtail palm group, named for their distinctive leaves shaped like a fish’s tail. Native to Southeast Asia, it has gained global popularity as one of the most striking ornamental palms for gardens and landscapes. In India, it is increasingly favored by landscape architects and developers for projects that require a dramatic yet refined palm variety.
At Bagwani Nursery, we supply Caryota mitis palms ranging from 6 ft to 18 ft, ensuring options for both small gardens and large commercial landscapes. Our plants are naturally grown, hardy, and ready to be transplanted across a wide range of climatic conditions in India.
Why Buy from Bagwani Nursery?
• Bulk supply at wholesale prices
• Wide range of ornamental, palm, and landscaping trees
• Nationwide delivery and export facility
• Trusted by architects, developers, resorts, and landscapers
• Healthy, naturally grown plants with guaranteed quality
The Caryota mitis (Clustering Fishtail Palm) is an exceptional addition to landscaping projects in India, offering exotic foliage, dense clustered growth, and long-term ornamental value. It is highly recommended for anyone looking to elevate outdoor spaces with landscaping plants, ornamental trees, and wholesale plants for luxury gardens, hotels, or public parks.
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