About
This tall, tender palm tree with a sturdy trunk, sometimes swollen around the middle, and arching, pinnate leaves composed of many linear leaflets. Pale yellow flowers are borne in flowerspikes to 1m long in summer; these are followed by orange fruits.
About the genus
Syagrus are a genus of ornamental palms which are native to South America. Related to the coconut, they have single, normally spineless stems and produce drooping fruit.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typePalms
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesSub-tropical, Patio and container plants
Native toBrazil to NE Argentina
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright, filtered light. In growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Pot on or topdress in spring
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free