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Pony Tail Palm

Beaucarnea Recurvata

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Overview

Pony Tail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) is a distinctive evergreen succulent, prized for its swollen base and cascading, grass-like leaves, resembling a ponytail. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it's drought-tolerant, requiring minimal care. Maturing at 6-8 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, it's ideal for xeriscapes or as a focal point. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it can also be grown indoors with ample light.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–11Climate Arid
Pony Tail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata) — Maturing at 6-8 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, it's ideal for xeriscapes or as a focal point

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Arid

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Photos (147)

Pony Tail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata) — shrub for full; from solitary specimen plantings to group arrangements with other drought-tolerant flora, image 145
Pony Tail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata) — shrub with white blooms; the Pony Tail Palm thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, image 144
Pony Tail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata) — from solitary specimen plantings to group arrangements with other drought-tolerant flora; hardy in USDA, image 142

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