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Revision as of 17:43, 24 September 2016

Pronunciation: sye-AG-russ SUE-doe-coe-cuss


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.

Appearance and Biology
  • Habit: solitary with a 8-12 plumose leaves
  • Height: 50'
  • Trunk: single; 10" in diameter; top green and prominently though irregularly ringed; lower trunk a very pale tan with barely noticeable rings
  • Crownshaft: none
  • Spread: 12'-14'
  • Leaf Description: pinnate/plumose; leaflets narrow and arched; light green to medium green; 8'-10' long; arching
  • Petiole/Leaf bases: 1'; unarmed; flat on top; whitish
  • Reproduction: monoecious
  • Inflorescence:
  • Fruit: large, yellow when ripe, nearly 3" long; ovoid
Horticultural Characteristics
  • Minimum Temp: 32F
  • Drought Tolerance: moderate
  • Dry Heat Tolerance: moderate
  • Cool Tolerance: poor
  • Wind Tolerance: moderate
  • Salt Tolerance: unknown
  • Growth Rate: slow to moderate
  • Soil Preference: well draining
  • Light Requirement: full sun
  • Human Hazards: none
  • Disease or Horticultural Problems: temperamental
  • Transplants?: unknown
  • Indoor?: unlikely would do well
  • Availability: rare