Syagrus schizophylla
Aricury palm, Arikuryoba Palm

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 Syagrus schizophylla

   

Description

   

Locality:

Brazil

Cold Hardiness: 

28º F.

Trunk type:

Single trunk, rough with hair and attached leaf bases.

Leaf type:

  Pinnate, leaves about 6-8 feet long (shorter than other Syagrus), somewhat recurved, with tiny armor at the base of the petiole.  This armor (dull spines) are unique to this species of Syagrus and help identify the palm. 

Suckering/Solitary:

Solitary

Maintenance:

Average

Speed of growth:

Somewhat slow, especially to attain full height.

Height:

Probably will peak out under 12 to 15 feet in a domestic garden.  

Soil requirements:

Rich, well draining

Sun Requirements:

Part day sun or full sun in coastal areas.

General Description:

An interesting Syagrus, most noted for it's somewhat scrappy trunk below the crown.  

Other Notes:

Use to be known as the Arikuryroba schizophylla.

Further Data:

 

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