Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Bactris

Species:

Bactris acanthocarpa var. acanthocarpa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates better than stored seed. Germination can be erratic and prolonged in palms.

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