Difference between revisions of "Syagrus pseudococos"
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| − | '''''Syagrus pseudococos''''' | + | '''''Syagrus pseudococos''''' is a marginal species that has been grown well by some in frost free zones, but most palms tend to konk out before they reach maturity. It is an attractive palm, but looks too much like a skinny Queen Palm to be heavily sought after by many palm enthusiasts. The fruits are relatively huge for a California grown palm, though rarely does viable fruiting occur in California. |
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| − | *'''Habit''': | + | *'''Habit''': solitary with a 8-12 plumose leaves |
| − | *'''Height''': | + | *'''Height''': 50' |
| − | *'''Trunk''': | + | *'''Trunk''': single; 10" in diameter; top green and prominently though irregularly ringed; lower trunk a very pale tan with barely noticeable rings |
| − | *'''Crownshaft''': | + | *'''Crownshaft''': none |
| − | *'''Spread''': | + | *'''Spread''': 12'-14' |
| − | *'''Leaf Description''': | + | *'''Leaf Description''': pinnate/plumose; leaflets narrow and arched; light green to medium green; 8'-10' long; arching |
| − | *'''Petiole/Leaf bases''': | + | *'''Petiole/Leaf bases''': 1'; unarmed; flat on top; whitish |
| − | *'''Reproduction''': | + | *'''Reproduction''': monoecious |
*'''Inflorescence''': | *'''Inflorescence''': | ||
| − | *'''Fruit''': | + | *'''Fruit''': large, yellow when ripe, nearly 3" long; ovoid |
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<div style="background: #e5a178; border: 1px solid black; padding: 5px; margin: 3px; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; font-size: 120%;">Horticultural Characteristics</div> | <div style="background: #e5a178; border: 1px solid black; padding: 5px; margin: 3px; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; font-size: 120%;">Horticultural Characteristics</div> | ||
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| − | *'''Minimum Temp''': | + | *'''Minimum Temp''': 32F |
| − | *'''Drought Tolerance''': | + | *'''Drought Tolerance''': moderate |
| − | *'''Dry Heat Tolerance''': | + | *'''Dry Heat Tolerance''': moderate |
| − | *'''Cool Tolerance''': | + | *'''Cool Tolerance''': poor |
| − | *'''Wind Tolerance''': | + | *'''Wind Tolerance''': moderate |
| − | *'''Salt Tolerance''': | + | *'''Salt Tolerance''': unknown |
| − | *'''Growth Rate''': | + | *'''Growth Rate''': slow to moderate |
| − | *'''Soil Preference''': | + | *'''Soil Preference''': well draining |
| − | *'''Light Requirement''': | + | *'''Light Requirement''': full sun |
| − | *'''Human Hazards''': | + | *'''Human Hazards''': none |
| − | *'''Disease or Horticultural Problems''': | + | *'''Disease or Horticultural Problems''': temperamental |
| − | *'''Transplants?''': | + | *'''Transplants?''': unknown |
| − | *'''Indoor?''': | + | *'''Indoor?''': unlikely would do well |
| − | *'''Availability''': | + | *'''Availability''': rare |
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:Syagrus pseudococos fruits GL NOV.jpg|nicely grown Escondido, California palm, in garden of Gary Levine | |
| − | + | File:Syagrus pseudo Cal.jpg|growing in southern California | |
| + | File:Syagrus pseudococos shot from another angle GL 14.jpg|another shot of Levine's palm in Escondido | ||
| + | File:Syagrus vista ca.jpg|growing in San Diego county, California | ||
| + | File:Syagrus pseudococos (2).jpg| | ||
| + | File:Syagrus_pseudococosus_zooz.jpg|Hawaii | ||
| + | File:Syagrus pseudococos JM.jpg|collection of Jeff Marcus, Hawaii | ||
| + | File:Syagrus pseudococos P.jpg|growing in the Pauleen Sullivan collection, Hawaii | ||
| + | File:Syagrus pseudococos crown K.jpg|Huntington Beach palm, California | ||
| + | File:Syagrus pseudococos crown closer.jpg| | ||
| + | File:Syagrus pseudococos fruits GL NOV.jpg| | ||
| + | File:Syagrus pseudococus base K.jpg|base of California-grown palm | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 17:41, 24 September 2016
Common Name: Coco Verde
Syagrus pseudococos is a marginal species that has been grown well by some in frost free zones, but most palms tend to konk out before they reach maturity. It is an attractive palm, but looks too much like a skinny Queen Palm to be heavily sought after by many palm enthusiasts. The fruits are relatively huge for a California grown palm, though rarely does viable fruiting occur in California.
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Appearance and Biology
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Horticultural Characteristics
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nicely grown Escondido, California palm, in garden of Gary Levine
growing in southern California
another shot of Levine's palm in Escondido
growing in San Diego county, California
Hawaii
collection of Jeff Marcus, Hawaii
growing in the Pauleen Sullivan collection, Hawaii
Huntington Beach palm, California
base of California-grown palm
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