Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Astrocaryum

Species:

Astrocaryum tucuma

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mammals, fish

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

90–365 days

Notes:

Seeds have a very hard endocarp requiring scarification or prolonged soaking. Germination is slow and erratic, often taking several months to over a year.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI