The Montgomery palm, or Veitchia arecina, is a species of palm native to Vanuatu, with a slender, ringed trunk that can reach up to 30 feet tall. It has pinnate leaves with long, green leaflets that are serrated at the tips. The palm produces cream-colored flowers and small, red to black fruits. 

Here's a more detailed description:

Trunk:

The trunk is relatively slender, gray, and ringed with scars from the bases of fallen leaves. It can reach a height of up to 25 meters (82 feet) and a diameter of around 28 centimeters (11 inches). 

Leaves:

The leaves are pinnate, meaning they are feather-shaped with leaflets arranged along a central stalk. These leaflets are long, green, and often have a serrated or toothed edge. The leaves are typically arching or drooping. 

Flowers and Fruits:

The palm produces cream-colored or yellow flowers in hanging clusters. These are followed by small, red or black fruits. 

Growth Habit:

It's a relatively fast-growing palm, typically reaching a mature height of around 25 feet. It is a single-trunked palm. 

Other Features:

The crown shaft (the area where the new leaves emerge) is often a light color with black, gray, and green speckling. The leaves can be quite long, potentially reaching up to 4 meters (13 feet) in length. 

Distribution:

Native to Vanuatu, but also found in Fiji and Tonga. It is also being cultivated in areas with suitable climates, such as Southern California. 

Care:

It generally prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is considered relatively easy to grow and can tolerate mild frosts.