The Bismark Palm
Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarckia is a monotypic genus of flowering plant in the palm family native to western and northern Madagascar where they grow in open grasslands. The genus is named for the first chancellor of the German Empire, Otto von Bismarck, and the epithet for its only species, Bismarckia nobilis, comes from Latin for ‘noble’.
Bismarck palms are grown throughout the tropics, subtropics and favored temperate microclimates. Several of these palms placed together in a commercial or large residential setting can contrast dramatically with existing vegetation, providing a wonderful relief from the greens so common in most landscapes.
The massive blue-silver fronds give this palm a grand, architectural presence that commands attention. In full sun, the silver fronds shimmer, creating a focal point second to none.
