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American Oil Palm

Elaeisoleifera

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Family

Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Elaeis (el-LEE-iss)

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Species

oleifera (oh-lee-IF-er-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

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