Syagrus Species, Twin Palm

Syagruscearensis

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Syagrus (sy-AG-russ)
Species
cearensis (see-uh-REN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
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:

Mesa, Arizona

Port Charlotte, Florida

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Port Charlotte, FL (Zone 10a) | April 2010 | neutral

I recently planted a double of this palm. It was purchased in inland Sarasota County, Fl. where the temps can drop into the mid-20's. The...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | December 2004 | neutral

recently officially named suckering Brazilian palm with minimal cold hardiness. Relatively slow growing- looks a bit like a clusetering ...Read More

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