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| Cold hardiness | -2 °C (28 °F); established specimens survive light, brief frosts, but prolonged freezes cause irreversible meristem damage. |
| Growth speed | Slow; dedicates substantial time to expanding its root system and trunk diameter before pushing significant vertical growth. |
| Rarity | Occasional in cultivation; a dominant structural palm in tropical landscapes but rarely utilized in small residential designs due to its scale. |
| Maximum height | 15 m (50 ft); requires significant horizontal and vertical clearance to accommodate its massive canopy span. |
| Drought resistance | High; effectively tolerates distinct, prolonged dry seasons through its deep root network while simultaneously enduring seasonal flooding in its native habitat. |
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Attalea phalerata is a massive, solitary feather palm characterized by a thick, columnar trunk. In juvenile stages, the stem retains persistent leaf bases for many years before shedding them to reveal a relatively smooth, scarred surface. The massive canopy consists of strongly ascending pinnate leaves that reach 5 to 7 m (16 to 23 ft) in length. The leaflets are clustered and arranged in multiple planes along the rachis, creating a distinct plumose appearance. As a monoecious species, it produces heavy woody spathes that open to reveal branched inflorescences. These yield massive clusters of large, ovoid fruits that ripen to a brownish yellow.
Endemic to the Pantanal, Amazon basin, and Cerrado ecosystems across Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Paraguay, this palm is highly adaptable. It naturally inhabits seasonally flooded plains and open gallery forests. In cultivation, it demands a massive spatial footprint and prefers deep, organically rich soils. Full sun exposure is mandatory for optimal growth and structural stability.
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| Quantity | 10 Seeds, 100 Seeds, 1.000 Seeds |
