Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Cyrtostachys

Species:

Cyrtostachys bakeri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown fresh. Germination improved with warm temperatures around 27-30°C and consistent high moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI