Trithrinax acanthocoma
Spiny fiber palm

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Description
   

Locality:

 South America

Cold Hardiness: 

 12-15º F.

Trunk type:

 Fibrous, hairy with needles on trunk.

Leaf type:

 Fan

Suckering/Solitary:

 Solitaire

Maintenance:

 Easy

Speed of growth:

 Medium

Height:

 15 to 20 feet.

Soil requirements:

 Average

Sun Requirements:

 Full sun

General Description:

 A medium sized fan palm bigger than a Trachycarpus with an interesting crosshatch woven pattern and needles on the trunk.  Very attractive and different.

Other Notes:

 A nice addition to a full sun garden in colder areas.

Further Data:

  Also known as Trithrinax brasiliensis

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