Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Borassus

Species:

Borassus flabellifer

USDA Symbol:

BOFL2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

3000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bats, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Mature palms can survive grass fires due to protected apical meristem and thick leaf bases. Fire tolerance increases with age.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained sandy or loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid and semi-arid regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures (30-35°C) and high humidity. Fresh seeds germinate best; viability declines rapidly after harvest.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI