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High Plateau Coconut Palm

Beccariophoenix Alfredii

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Overview

High Plateau Coconut Palm (Beccariophoenix alfredii) mimics the coconut in appearance yet thrives in subtropical climates. Grows to 40ft, with a 20ft spread. This cold-tolerant palm favors full sun, well-drained soil, and occasional watering. Its slow growth and minimal maintenance make it an elegant, exotic focal point in a landscape, offering lush, pinnate fronds year-round. Perfect for adding a tropical flair in cooler regions. Zone 9b-11.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 9–11Type PalmClimate Subtropical
High Plateau Coconut Palm (Beccariophoenix Alfredii) — This cold-tolerant palm favors full sun, well-drained soil, and occasional watering
High Plateau Coconut Palm (Beccariophoenix Alfredii) — Its slow growth and minimal maintenance make it an elegantHigh Plateau Coconut Palm (Beccariophoenix Alfredii) — exotic focal point in a landscapeHigh Plateau Coconut Palm (Beccariophoenix Alfredii) — Grows to 40ft, with a 20ft spreadHigh Plateau Coconut Palm (Beccariophoenix Alfredii) — pinnate fronds year-round

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Arecaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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High Plateau Coconut Palm (Beccariophoenix Alfredii) — This cold-tolerant palm favors full sun, well-drained soil, and occasional watering
High Plateau Coconut Palm (Beccariophoenix Alfredii) — Its slow growth and minimal maintenance make it an elegant
High Plateau Coconut Palm (Beccariophoenix Alfredii) — exotic focal point in a landscape
High Plateau Coconut Palm (Beccariophoenix Alfredii) — Grows to 40ft, with a 20ft spread
High Plateau Coconut Palm (Beccariophoenix Alfredii) — pinnate fronds year-round
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