Pseudophoenix sargentii (Buccaneer Palm)

Pseudophoenix sargentii (Buccaneer Palm) with green leaves and a grey trunk on this palm tree
Pseudophoenix sargentii (Buccaneer Palm) with its thick grey trunk and long arching green palm leaves

Botanical names: Pseudophoenix sargentii, Pseudophoenix saonae, Pseudophoenix vinifera

Common names: Buccaneer Palm, Cherry Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyPalm or palm-like plantFlood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Widely distributed from the Florida Keys, down thru Mexico to Belize, and Cuba and the Bahamas. It has a slightly swollen, waxy, ringed trunk; a waxy crownshaft; and arching, dark grey-green, very leathery, pinnate leaves. Prefers lightly shaded, moist, but well drained position, preferably on alkaline soils. Very salt water tolerant. Extremely slow growing .


Image gallery: 6 images
Pseudophoenix sargentii (Buccaneer Palm) with a thick grey trunk and long green palm plant leaves.
Pseudophoenix sargentii (Buccaneer Palm) with long green leaves and trunk as a tall palm plant.
Pseudophoenix sargentii (Buccaneer Palm) brown gray trunk bark close up detail showing wood texture
Pseudophoenix sargentii (Buccaneer Palm) green fruit close up with palm fronds background
Pseudophoenix sargentii (Buccaneer Palm) with yellow flowers and green fruit in a close up view
Pseudophoenix sargentii (Buccaneer Palm) green fruit close up on branch


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