Syagrus sancona

Common names

South American Foxtail Palm.

Curiosities

The trunks are used to build fences and to canalise water.

Origin

South America.

Habitat

Lowland premountainous areas, degraded forests and dry savannah.

Morphology

A single trunk up to 16 m. Inflorescences highly branched and thin. Fruits are oval, yellow to orange.

Climate

Tropical to subtropical, although it is tested in Mediterranean coastal areas. This palm has tolerated temperatures down to –2.2ºC (28ºF, USDA Zone 9b).

Germination

Growing

Rather new in cultivation. Needs sun to partial shade and regular watering.