Manila Palm (Veitchia merrillii) | 2.0–2.5 m

The Manila Palm is one of the most elegant compact palms available for Dubai landscapes — a self-cleaning species with a smooth, slender trunk crowned by gracefully arching fronds and clusters of bright red fruit that earn it the name Christmas Palm. At 2.0–2.5 m, this specimen is well-established and ready to frame a villa entrance, line a poolside, or anchor a courtyard planting. Available at AED 1,500.

Key Features

• 2.0–2.5 m specimen — a well-established palm ready for immediate landscape impact
• Self-cleaning habit — spent fronds drop cleanly, eliminating the need for regular pruning
• Ornamental bright red fruit clusters that add year-round colour and visual interest
• Compact, symmetrical crown that suits formal villa entrances and tight planting spaces
• Available at AED 1,500 — a refined alternative to larger, more common palm species

Why It Works in Dubai

Veitchia merrillii is native to the Philippines, where it thrives in full tropical sun and well-drained soils — conditions that translate well to Dubai’s climate with consistent irrigation. It handles full sun exposure, tolerates sandy and slightly alkaline soils, and maintains its neat, symmetrical form without heavy pruning. Its compact mature size means it never outgrows its position the way Washingtonia or Date Palms can, making it ideal for residential gardens where scale needs to remain controlled. Once established, it requires only moderate watering and occasional feeding to stay lush and productive.

Care Snapshot

Light: full sun to partial shade; performs well in bright, open positions
Water: moderate to regular; water deeply 2–3 times per week during summer, reduce in cooler months
Soil: well-draining sandy or loamy soil; tolerates mildly alkaline conditions

What You’ll Receive

A healthy Manila Palm (Veitchia merrillii) at 2.0–2.5 m height, supplied in a nursery container ready for landscape planting.

*Actual product may vary slightly from the image shown. Landscape trees require professional planting for best results — visit our store for expert advice.