Fronds are bi- or tripinnate and 1–2.5 m long. They are usually about ten live fronds present in the crown at once. The stipe may be warty and/or have short spines as well as many scattered scales towards the base.
Fronds are either bipinnate or tripinnate, reaching lengths of 1–2.5 meters.  A typical crown displays ten living fronds at any given time. The stipe may be roughened and/or have short spines along with numerous scales near its base.