Paurotis Palm

Specimen plant, typically forms clumps of stems,the young fan-shaped fronds hide the principal stems. The lower fronds can be removed so that the trunks can be clearly seen. Sometimes used as a street tree.

Tolerant of inundation with brackish water



Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (major storms).

Leaf stalks bear spines.

Fruits spread by birds.

Moist hammocks, swamps, but can adapt to drier sites.

• Interesting foliage, Thorns, Hurricane wind resistance
• Attracts bees.