Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Acrocomia

Species:

Acrocomia intumescens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

60–180 days

Notes:

Palm seeds benefit from soaking in water for 24-48 hours before sowing. Germination can be slow and erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI