Adonidia merrillii
Also known as Veitchia merrillii, this palm is native to the Phillipines, and so carries a common name as Manila Palm as well.
Description
This extremely popular and easily grown small landscape palm can be seen in most tropical locations through out the world. It is a shame that this adaptable attractive little palm is so widely grown that it is taken for granted as "nothing special." It is a neat and tidy pinnate palm with a short green crownshaft under a dozen or so recurved leaves, all atop a grey leaf scarred trunk slightly swollen at the base.
Culture
A tropical climate and soil that isn't soggy is really all this palm requires. It will tolerate a wide range of other conditions. It is moderately salt tolerant, but is highly susceptible to the the fatal disease lethal yellow. Preferring sun, it will tolerate some shade.
Curiousities
It's other common name of Christmas Palm is a result of the attractive fruit which are ripening to a brilliant red at the end of December (in the No. hemisphere).