Pony Tail Palm

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Pony Tail Palm

• Common Name: Pony Tail Palm
  
• Scientific Name: Beaucarnea recurvata
  
• ​Family Name:  Asparagacea
  
• Origin:  Native to Belize, Guatamala and SE Mexico
  
• Height:  20’
  
• Width:  10’ to 15’
  
• Growth:  Slow
  
• Zone:  10 - 11
  
• Light Needs:  Full sun, part sun
  
• Salt Tolerance:  Moderate
  
• Soil/PH/Texture:  Fine texture, alkaline, acidic, clay, sand
  
• Soil Moisture:  Well drained
  
• Drought Tolerance:  High
  
• Pests/Diseases: Mostly pest free, root rot if on wet soil.
  
• Growing Conditions: Low maintenance
  
• Characteristics: Trunk or caudex measures 7’ across.  Light green leaves cascade in tufts from branches.  In spring/summer creamy white flowers appear above foliage. 
  
• Propagation:  By seed imported from Mexico
  
• Wildlife: Does not attract wildlife.
  
• Facts: Ponytail Palm might not be a true palm but a succulent member of the agave family. 
  
• Designer Considerations: Rock gardens, front lawns, containers.