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Locality: |
Mexico and Central America
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Cold
Hardiness: |
About 25º
F.
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Trunk
type: |
Single
trunk, when young, has
prominent bulge at the base of the trunk.
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Leaf
type: |
Pinnate
(feather shape), usually only holds about 5 leaves.
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Suckering/Solitary: |
Solitary
(single trunk)
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Maintenance: |
Average
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Speed
of growth: |
Slow to Medium
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Height: |
20 feet
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Soil
requirements: |
Rich
(high in organics and nutrients), well draining soil.
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Sun
Requirements: |
AM sun, Full sun in Coastal areas.
Inland, filtered sun.
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General
Description: |
A unique species that is known for the
bulge at the base of the trunk. Then, miraculously, this bulge
shrinks as the palm matures, eventually giving a somewhat thin-trunked palm.
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Other
Notes: |
Other species of Gaussia are also quite
nice
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Further
Data: |
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Palm
for sale/Availability: |
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here to view the current price list.
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