Locality:

Ecuador through Bolivia (W. South America)

Cold Hardiness: 

24-26s, F.

Trunk type:

Clean woody trunk, 15-20 inches in diameter.

Leaf type:

Plumose (fluffy appearance)and pinnate (feather shape) leaves.

Suckering/Solitary:

Solitary (single trunk).

Maintenance:

Easy

Speed of growth:

Slow to moderate

Height:

30-40 feet

Soil requirements:

Rich + good drainage

Sun Requirements:

Partial sun to full sun.

General Description:

This is a elegant and beautiful palm.  It is hard to come by and is widely sought after.  It has dark green or gray/green leaves.  It is more hardy that Parajubaea coccoides, and in most peoples opinion more beautiful.  It has been a great grower for most of Southern California.

Other Notes:

Some trees have set seeds in Southern California.  Germination rates on these seeds have been low, but I suspect in time this palm should become more readily available.

Further Data:

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