Güiscoyol, corozo
Bactrisguineensis

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bactris (BAK-triss)
Species: guineensis (gin-ee-EN-sis)

Category
Palms

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds