Pony Tail Palm
Location
General Plants
- 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.
