corypha umbraculifera pamplemousses botanical garden general view also known as talipot

Native of tropical Sri Lanka and India where it is widely cultivated, this largest of the fan palm trees grows up to 25 metres in height. It may live as long as 75 years before it flowers and bears fruit, which it does just once in its life. Read more and see more about the Talipot Palm Tree in the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden Mauritius!