Palms For California

Pronunciation: at-uh-LAY-uh DOO-bee-uh

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Attalea dubia is considered by some to be the most likely species of Attalea to make it to adulthood in California, at least based on the limited experiences we have of growing Attaleas in this state. Plumose leaves set this one apart from the few other Attalea species being tried in California. No mature palms of this Brazilian Attalea in California, yet.

Appearance and Biology Habit: solitary with a crown of 20-30 feather leaves Height: trunk height 12' estimate; overall height 25' estimate Trunk: single; 1' thick Crownshaft: none Spread: 20' estimate Leaf Description: pinnate; plumose and somewhat irregularly arranged along rachis; upright and arching; 15' long estimate Petiole/Leaf bases: very short Reproduction: monoecious Inflorescence: amid the crown of leaves; long peduncle Fruit: 2.5" long

Horticultural Characteristics Minimum Temp: 28F Drought Tolerance: moderate Dry Heat Tolerance: good Wind Tolerance: moderate Salt Tolerance: unknown Growth Rate: slow Soil Preference: adaptable Light Requirement: full sun Human Hazards: none Disease or Horticultural Problems: none Transplants?: unknown Indoor?: unknown Availability: rare