Common Name:

Synonym(s):

Genus species:

Family:

Arecaceae (Palmae)

Form:

Size:

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

Fruit Color:

Phenology:

Noted For:

Recommended Uses:

Specimen plant, typically forms clumps of stems,the young fan-shaped fronds hide the principal stems. The lower fronds can be removed so that the trunks can be clearly seen. Sometimes used as a street tree.

Considerations:

Leaf stalks bear spines.

Availability:

Propagation:

De-pulped seed, or by breaking up a clump.

Light:

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

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Usually moist, occasional inundation ---to--- Not wet but not extremely dry

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray.

Soil or Other Substrate:

Sand, Loam, Lime Rock, Organic

Soil pH:

Suitable to Grow In:

9A,9B,10A,10B,11

Wildlife:

Attracts bees.

Fruits spread by birds.

Native Habitats:

Moist hammocks, swamps, but can adapt to drier sites.

Natural Range in Florida:

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