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Wright's Paurotis Palm

Acoelorrhaphe wrightii

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Overview

The Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii), a clustering palm of slender, smooth trunks, grows to a height of 20-30 feet with a spread of 5-10 feet at maturity. Fan-shaped fronds display a lush, light green hue, creating a dense canopy. This cold-hardy palm prefers full sun to partial shade, thriving in USDA zones 9-11. It tolerates wet conditions, making it ideal for marshy or coastal landscapes.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Low, Very LowZones 9–11Climate Subtropical
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — The Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii)
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — a clustering palm of slenderWright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — grows to a height of 20-30 feet with a spread of 5-10 feet at maturityWright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — Fan-shaped fronds display a lush, light green hue, creating a dense canopyWright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — This cold-hardy palm prefers full sun to partial shade, thriving in USDA zones 9-11Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — It tolerates wet conditions, making it ideal for marshy or coastal landscapesWright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — scientifically known as Acoelorrhaphe wrightii+11

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
15–30 Ft.
Mature width
12–15 Ft.

Classification

Family
Arecaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — The Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii)
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — a clustering palm of slender
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — grows to a height of 20-30 feet with a spread of 5-10 feet at maturity
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — Fan-shaped fronds display a lush, light green hue, creating a dense canopy
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — This cold-hardy palm prefers full sun to partial shade, thriving in USDA zones 9-11
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — It tolerates wet conditions, making it ideal for marshy or coastal landscapes
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — scientifically known as Acoelorrhaphe wrightii
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — is a striking addition to any landscape with its elegant clumping characteristic and lush fan-shaped fronds
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — Native to the Florida Everglades and parts of Central America
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — this palm can bring a tropical flair to your client's garden
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — It is also commonly referred to as the Everglades Palm or Saw Cabbage Palm
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — though they have been known to soar as high as 30 feet under optimal conditions
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — Each stem can grow to about 3 to 6 inches in diameter
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — Above these arise circular, green palmate leaves, each around 2 to 3 feet in diameter
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — which are often covered in a thatch of old leaf bases
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — rounded appearance that can span 10 to 15 feet across.<br><br>Well-suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — The fronds are split into numerous segments
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — the Paurotis Palm thrives in full sun to partial shade

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