Allagoptera arenaria

seashore palm
Brazilian Beach Palm. Nearly stemless. Gorgeous foliage plant makes curious flowers, edible fruits.
height 2–5ft
width 4–8ft
tolerates Coast, Heat, Pots, Salt, Wind
water
needs
Moderate
water
info
Average water for this foliage palm, deeply water when the top layer of the soil is dry.
hardy
to
25F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Palm Fertilizer
origin Brazil
california
native
No
sunset
zones
16, 19–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Adaptable to a variety of soils, but quite slow growing.

Special Interest

While it may look like this is multiple palms with multiple trunks, this clustering habit comes from subterranean branching.