​​​​​​​​​Buccaneer Palm

• Common Name: Buccaneer Palm or Florida Cherry Palm.
  
• Scientific Name:  Pseudophoenix sargentii
  
• Family:  Arecaceae
  
• Origin:  Caribbean, Eastern Mexico and Southeast Atlantic Florida
  
• Height:  10'-12’
  
•  Width:  15’
  
• Growth:  Very slow
  
• Zone:   10A-11
  
• Light Needs:  Part shade to full sun.
  
• Salt Tolerance:  High
  
• Soil Moisture:  Drought tolerant.
  
• Drought Tolerance:  High
  
•  Pests/Diseases:  Pest-free
  
• Growing Conditions:  Palm is ideal for seaside homes, wind and drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 26 degrees.  Palm likes sandy soil and no soil amendments needed when planting.
  
• Characteristics:  This palm is a slow-growing Palm that is salt, wind and drought tolerant.  Will produce longer fronds, if grown in part shade.
  
• Propagation:  Can be grown from seed.
  
• Wildlife:  None
  
• Facts:  This palm is exceptionally durable for seaside plantings and requires only yearly fertilization.
  
• Designer Considerations:  Garden specimen or focal point, container palm by entry or pool cage, or lining a driveway. 

Buccaneer Palm

Location

Palm Walk Garden

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