Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Acrocomia (ak-ro-KOH-mee-uh) (Info)
Species: crispa (KRISP-uh) (Info)
Synonym:Acrocomia armentalis
Synonym:Astrocaryum crispum
Synonym:Cocos crispa
Synonym:Gastrococos armentalis
Synonym:Gastrococos crispa
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Category:
Palms
Height:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage:
Evergreen
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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