PARAJUBAEA TORALLYI

Botanical Name: Parajubaea torallyi
Common Names: Bolivian Mountain Coconut, Bolivian Mountain Palm
Mature Size: 10–20 meters in height, 4–6 meters in spread
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates rocky and slightly alkaline substrates
Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established but appreciates occasional deep watering
Foliage: Elegant, arching pinnate fronds with a silvery-green hue, forming a dense, symmetrical crown
Flowers: Large, branched inflorescences with cream-colored flowers; followed by coconut-like fruits
Growth Rate: Moderate

Uses:
Ornamental Palm: Parajubaea torallyi is prized for its stately, tropical appearance and high cold tolerance, making it an ideal choice for Mediterranean-style gardens, public parks, and avenues.

Cold-Tolerant Landscapes: One of the most cold-hardy feather palms, it is suitable for temperate to subtropical climates where most palms would not survive.

Architectural Accent: With its robust trunk and graceful fronds, it provides height, structure, and drama to large-scale landscape compositions.

Benefits:
Cold Resistance: Exceptionally tolerant of cool temperatures (down to -8 °C), allowing palm lovers in temperate regions to grow a tropical-looking species.

Low Maintenance: Once established, it requires little upkeep and adapts well to a variety of soils.

Ecological Value: Its flowers attract pollinators and its fruits are consumed by wildlife in its native habitat.

Longevity and Presence: Long-lived and slow-growing, Parajubaea torallyi remains a prominent and majestic focal point for decades.

Parajubaea torallyi is a rare and majestic palm that combines the exotic appeal of a tropical tree with the toughness needed for Mediterranean and temperate climates. Its elegant form, resilience, and adaptability make it a valuable addition to distinctive landscape designs.