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Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) - Recommended

Paurotis Palm

Florida Native:

Yes

Special interest:

Orange, fruits in fall 

Growth Rate:

Slow

Height at Maturity:

20'

Width at Maturity:

15'

Grow Space:

Large, 15' from OHU

Soil Requirements:

Moist to wet

Cold Hardiness:

Semi-hardy 

Evergreen/Deciduous:

Evergreen

Salt Tolerance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate

Comments:

This clumping, multi-trunked Florida native is generally hardy for our area. It should be used only on large, intensively-maintained landscapes due to its suckering nature. This palm must be irrigated on dry sites and needs supplemental manganese on high ph soils. Paurotis palm makes a wonderful accent plant for those who have time and money. 

Uses:

Specimen

Maintenance:

$$$$ 

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