Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Gaussia

Species:

Gaussia attenuata

USDA Symbol:

GAAT

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained limestone soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to karst regions with limestone outcrops

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate best; remove fruit pulp before sowing.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI