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Bactris gasipaes, the Peach Palm.
by Eric on Nov.18, 2009, under Palms
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The Bactris gasipaes is truly an amazing Palm. It is native to the jungles of Central and South America. Some of the common names are: Peach Palm, pejibaye, pijuayo,pixbae and many others.
The peach Palm has importance as a food source. Has edible fruits but is also grown commercially for its delicious heart of palm.
The trunks may be smooth but are more often spiny. Some are extremely spiny and should be great as a security hedge or screen.
The fruit is red, yellow and orange.
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The Palm can reach up to 20 meters and higher. It needs to be planted in Zone 11 or above.Does not temperatures under 40 degrees fahrenheit. Cold will kill it. The Peach Palm is not really a Palm for people living on the Mainland United States.
This is an example of an exceptionally tall Peach Palm.
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Birds love the tasty fruit of the peach palm.
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Germination requires high humidity and warm damp soil in a sunny area. If germination is being done inside a bright grow light might be necessary. Seeds have short shelf life, 3 mouths or so after being harvested. Provided they are stored correctly.
