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Beaucarnea recurvata

Pony Tail Palm

Unable to take full afternoon sun for extended periods this otherwise hardy east Mexico native is perfectly at home in the Arizona Desert. It is exceptionally slow growing allowing it to have multiple applications ranging from small accent plant to large statement making showpiece. Does great in containers both indoors and out.

  • A plume of long strap like leaves flow like a pony tail
  • Base of stem swells like huge bulb that stores water
  • Bright light with filtered sun
  • Height: 3-18 ft
  • Spread: 3-12 ft
  • Zone: 8-12
  • Category: Palm Trees