BOTANIC DESCRIPTION Arecanut is an erect, unbranched palm reaching heights of 12-30 m, depending upon the environmental conditions . The stem, marked with scars of fallen leaves in a regular annulated form, becomes visible only when the palm is about 3 years old. Girth depends...
Soil  and climate Arecanut is capable of growing in a variety of soils. It thrives best in well drained soils. Adequate protection from exposure to South-Western sun is essential to avoid sun-scorch. Quick growing shade trees have to be planted...