Bactris gasipaes
PEACH PALM
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
20m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: Central America, South America

Other Botanical Names: Bactris ciliata, B. insignis, B. speciosa, B. utilis, Guilielma chontaduro, G. ciliata, G. gasipaes, G. insignis, G. speciosa, G. utilis, Martinezia ciliata, Palma paripou

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Bactris gasipaes
PEACH PALM
Arecaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
20m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: green

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: red

Bark & Stems: spines

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & coastal designs

Uses: street tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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