Acrocomia Species, Coyol Palm, Gru-Gru Palm, Macauba Palm, Macaw Palm
Acrocomiaaculeata

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Acrocomia (ak-ro-KOH-mee-uh)
Species: aculeata (ah-kew-lee-AY-tuh)

Synonym:Acrocomia sclerocarpa

Synonym:Acrocomia vinifera

Category
Palms

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

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

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting