Difference between revisions of "Parajubaea cocoides"

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Pronunciation: pair-uh-joo-BAY-uh coe-COY-deez

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.

Appearance and Biology

Habit: solitary with a crown of 18-15 pinnate leaves
Height: 35'
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: none
Spread: 12'-18'
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: 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: monoecious
Inflorescence: from bottom of crown; 12"-24" long; narrow spathes retained (not always); multiple short branches; arching/drooping; flowers pale yellow-cream
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)

Horticultural Characteristics

Minimum Temp: 27F
Drought Tolerance: moderate
Dry Heat Tolerance: moderate
Wind Tolerance: moderate
Salt Tolerance: unknown
Growth Rate: slow to moderate with age
Soil Preference: widely adaptable
Light Requirement: full sun
Human Hazards: none
Disease or Horticultural Problems: intolerant of hot, humid climates; tends to develop bud rot easily (particularly with overhead watering)
Transplants?: unknown
Indoor?: not likely to do well
Availability: rare and now even more rare than it was, due to growers preference of other two species

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Difference between revisions of "Parajubaea cocoides"

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Latest revision as of 22:42, 3 August 2015