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Euterpe edulis

Jucara Palm

Euterpe edulis, Jucara Palm

Description

A well-grown clump of Euterpe edulis just screams 'tropical'. The thin stems and arching leaves are graceful and make one think of the steaming Amazon Basin. Surprisingly hardy they look great in clumps or as solitary palms.

Origin

South-eastern Brazil, Ecuador, Argentina, and Paraguay

Form and size

Solitary palm to 8+m.

Preferred habitat

Outdoors with protection from wind. Looks best if grown in groups and in sheltered gullies. Water well in summer. Also suitable for indoor use tolerating low light.

Growth rate

MediumRate

Outdoors

Yes

Indoors

Yes (when young)

Wind

Some tolerance

Sea winds

Low tolerance

Sun

Good tolerance when mature

Dryness

Some tolerance

Frost

Light frost only

As an indoor plant

Suitable for indoors when young. Graceful.

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