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Urban Forestry
| Pindo Palm |
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Florida Native: |
No |
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Special
interest: |
Blue fronds, fruit |
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Growth Rate: |
Slow |
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Height at
Maturity: |
20' |
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Width at
Maturity: |
15' |
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Grow Space: |
Small, 10' from OHU |
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Soil
Requirements: |
Any, well-drained |
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Cold
Hardiness: |
ardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Salt
Tolerance: |
Moderate |
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Drought
Tolerance: |
High |
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Comments: |
One of our most
cold-tolerant and minimal-maintenance palms. Suitable
for small urban spaces and near utility lines. The
curved, blue fronds and interesting trunks make this a
good choice for well-drained soils. The fruit is edible
and is used in jellies. |
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Uses: |
Specimen, street trees,
sidewalk, buffer, wildlife |
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Maintenance: |
$$ |
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