Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Chrysalidocarpus

Species:

Chrysalidocarpus psammophilus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate more readily. Soak seeds in warm water for 24-48 hours before sowing.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI