Excitement about foliage plants is usually directed toward new hybrids or discoveries, but Seed to Elegance, The Story of the Kentia Palm ( Howea Forsteriana ) on Norfolk Island is a new publication all about the grand old queen of palms.
Seed to Elegance tells the historical story of the world's most favorite palm beginning with the discovery of the plant on Lord Howe Island, how Kentia seed was introducted into Norfolk Island in the 1800's, how its arrival in Europe became a fashion frenzy, how the development of Kentia plantations by visionary Norfolk Islanders took place, how seed is picked, grown and exported and why Norfolk Island has become one of the major producer of Kentia Palm products for the world foliage market
