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'''''Parajubaea cocoides'''''is the first Parajubaea to be grown in California and there are numerous mature specimens throughout the state, both in northern and southern California now. However, the other two species have since overrun this one in terms of popularity and are quite a bit more reliable in terms of not having cultivational troubles and rate of growth. However it is still an excellent palm for California. Its origins are unclear as there haven't been any of these found in the wild. | '''''Parajubaea cocoides'''''is the first Parajubaea to be grown in California and there are numerous mature specimens throughout the state, both in northern and southern California now. However, the other two species have since overrun this one in terms of popularity and are quite a bit more reliable in terms of not having cultivational troubles and rate of growth. However it is still an excellent palm for California. Its origins are unclear as there haven't been any of these found in the wild. | ||
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*'''Habit''': solitary with a crown of 18-15 pinnate leaves | *'''Habit''': solitary with a crown of 18-15 pinnate leaves | ||
| − | *'''Height''': | + | *'''Height''': 35' |
| − | *'''Trunk''': | + | *'''Trunk''': single; 18"; covered with fiber and un-split leaf bases for about 15', then clean; grey-brown with very subtle leaf base scars |
| − | *'''Crownshaft''': | + | *'''Crownshaft''': none |
| − | *'''Spread''': | + | *'''Spread''': 12'-18' |
| − | *'''Leaf Description''': | + | *'''Leaf Description''': pinnate; flat with twist so leaves are perpendicular to ground; 12' long; long, parallel leaflets; olive green; shiny on top and slightly silvery underneath |
| − | *'''Petiole/Leaf bases''': | + | *'''Petiole/Leaf bases''': 2'-3' long; lime green dorsally; ventrally silvery coating over lime green with yellowy midline; un-split leaf bases retained on trunk for years |
| − | *'''Reproduction''': | + | *'''Reproduction''': monoecious |
| − | *'''Inflorescence''': | + | *'''Inflorescence''': from bottom of crown; 12"-24" long; narrow spathes retained (not always); multiple short branches; arching/drooping; flowers pale yellow-cream |
| − | *'''Fruit''': | + | *'''Fruit''': ovoid; pointed at one end and rounded/flat at the other; greenish brown when ripe; 1.5" long; edible (reportedly good- like a coconut) |
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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''': 27F |
| − | *'''Drought Tolerance''': | + | *'''Drought Tolerance''': moderate |
| − | *'''Dry Heat Tolerance''': | + | *'''Dry Heat Tolerance''': moderate |
| − | *'''Wind Tolerance''': | + | *'''Wind Tolerance''': moderate |
| − | *'''Salt Tolerance''': | + | *'''Salt Tolerance''': unknown |
| − | *'''Growth Rate''': | + | *'''Growth Rate''': slow to moderate with age |
| − | *'''Soil Preference''': | + | *'''Soil Preference''': widely adaptable |
| − | *'''Light Requirement''': | + | *'''Light Requirement''': full sun |
| − | *'''Human Hazards''': | + | *'''Human Hazards''': none |
| − | *'''Disease or Horticultural Problems''': | + | *'''Disease or Horticultural Problems''': intolerant of hot, humid climates; tends to develop bud rot easily (particularly with overhead watering) |
| − | *'''Transplants?''': | + | *'''Transplants?''': unknown |
| − | *'''Indoor?''': | + | *'''Indoor?''': not likely to do well |
| − | *'''Availability''': | + | *'''Availability''': rare and now even more rare than it was, due to growers preference of other two species |
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| − | + | File:Parajubaea coccoides Osborne2.jpg|Santa Barbara, California | |
| − | + | File:Parajubaea cocoides Lakeside tall.JPG|Oakland, California | |
| + | File:Parajubaea cocoides trio Osborne 1.jpg|Santa Barbara, California | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea cocoides shot again.jpg| | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea cocoides gary.JPG|Vista, California | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea 2 coccoides Schwarz.jpg|Santa Barbara, California | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea coc Rossten.jpg|Huntington Beach, California | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea coccoides 2 Hunt.JPG|Huntington Gardens near Pasadena, California | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea coccoides 3 Levine.JPG|Vista, California | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea coccoides huge Chem.jpg|Santa Barbara, California | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea coccoides AN.jpg|San Fernando valley, California | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea coccoides Ralph.JPG|Orange county, California | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea coccoides pair K.jpg|Huntington Beach | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea cocoides shorter.jpg| | ||
| + | File:Parajubaeas torralyi (left) and cocoides (right)comparison ventura c blowing.jpg|Ventura, California next to shorter ''Parajubaea torallyi'' | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea JM palm 6.jpg|successfully grown palm in Hawaii, Floribunda Palms | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea cocoides crown 2.jpg| | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea Osborne crown.jpg|Santa Barbara | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea cocoides leaf shot.jpg|leaflets ventral surface | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea cocoides leaf bases K.jpg|petioles | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea coccoides leaflets.jpg|leaflets dorsal surface | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea cocoides trunk base again.jpg|petioles and trunk | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea cocoides flower Ha.JPG|flower, San Diego county | ||
| + | File:Parajubaea cocoides green seed vc.jpg|fruits | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| + | [[Category: Parajubaea]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:42, 3 August 2015
Common Name: Quito Coconut Palm; Quito Palm
Parajubaea cocoidesis the first Parajubaea to be grown in California and there are numerous mature specimens throughout the state, both in northern and southern California now. However, the other two species have since overrun this one in terms of popularity and are quite a bit more reliable in terms of not having cultivational troubles and rate of growth. However it is still an excellent palm for California. Its origins are unclear as there haven't been any of these found in the wild.
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Horticultural Characteristics
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Santa Barbara, California
Oakland, California
Santa Barbara, California
Vista, California
Santa Barbara, California
Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Gardens near Pasadena, California
Vista, California
Santa Barbara, California
San Fernando valley, California
Orange county, California
Huntington Beach
Ventura, California next to shorter Parajubaea torallyi
successfully grown palm in Hawaii, Floribunda Palms
Santa Barbara
leaflets ventral surface
petioles
leaflets dorsal surface
petioles and trunk
flower, San Diego county
fruits
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