Wright's Paurotis Palm
Acoelorrhaphe wrightii
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 9–11Type PalmClimate Subtropical
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
- Type
- Palm
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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