How much sun does Brittle thatch palm need?

Brittle thatch palm grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Brittle thatch palm bloom?

Brittle thatch palm blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Brittle thatch palm native?

Brittle thatch palm (Leucothrinax morrisii) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Brittle thatch palm attract?

Brittle thatch palm draws bees and flies.

Brittle thatch palm

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Leucothrinax morrisii

Last reviewed: October 2026

Brittle thatch palm (Leucothrinax morrisii) is a perennial tree native to FL. It blooms in April, May, and June. The flowers draw bees and flies.

Toxicity unknown

Brittle thatch palm (Leucothrinax morrisii) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

180"–240" H × 72"–120" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

Pollinators

bees, flies

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Southern Coastal Plain Southern Florida Coastal Plain

Small, solitary palm with a slender, smooth trunk and a rounded crown of fan-shaped, silvery-green leaves. Found in coastal rockland and open pinelands.

Growing Brittle thatch palm

Grow Brittle thatch palm in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 180 to 240 inches tall and spread 72 to 120 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Small white flowers attract bees; black fruits provide food for birds.

Common questions

How much sun does Brittle thatch palm need?: Brittle thatch palm grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Brittle thatch palm bloom?: Brittle thatch palm blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Brittle thatch palm native?: Brittle thatch palm (Leucothrinax morrisii) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Brittle thatch palm attract?: Brittle thatch palm draws bees and flies.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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