The common name comes from the shape of the leaves at the top of the trunk which forms a triangle from which the fronds emerge. The leaves are gray-green to blue-green. This palm can reach heights of 25-35 feet and a horizontal spread of 15 feet.
- Grows best in full sun with regular watering, but can tolerate some shade and occasional dryness
- Valued as a specimen tree or an accent plant
- Propagation by seed or division