Florida Cherry Palm
Pseudophoenix sargentii
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Belize, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico, Navassa Island, Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is., United States, Windward Is.
KATHERINE WAGNER-REISS
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Pseudophoenix
- Species:
- Pseudophoenix sargentii
- USDA Symbol:
- PSSA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 760 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Native to coastal areas, tolerates salt spray
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seed germinates best; remove fruit pulp before sowing. Warm temperatures (80-90°F) improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI