Heterospathe Species, Sagisi Palm

Heterospatheelata

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Heterospathe (het-er-oh-SPAY-thee)
Species
elata (el-AH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Palms
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Boca Raton, Florida

Jensen Beach, Florida

Loxahatchee, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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Corte Madera, CA (Zone 10a) | August 2004 | neutral

A very marginal palm in the coastal areas of Southern California.

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2004 | positive

This is the most commonly grown species of this genus, and you can see it grown in many gardens in Miami, Florida. It's a fairly 'ordina...Read More

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