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Parajubaea sunkha
A quite rare, smaller Parajubaea, for palm entusiasts. -5°C (23°F). Buy it online in 4-litre pots, 1 m.
A quite rare, smaller Parajubaea, for palm entusiasts. -5°C (23°F). Buy it online in 4-litre pots, 1 m.
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Synonyms of Parajubaea sunkha
Bolivian fiber palm, Zunka palm
Origin of Parajubaea sunkha
The dry valleys of the Andes and Bolivia, up to 1200 m high
Hardiness of Parajubaea sunkha
-5°C (23°F)
Description of Parajubaea sunkha
It is often confused with Parajubaea torallyi, but it is smaller (5 to 6 metres in height), and its dark green pinnate leaves are more numerous. It also bears more fruit an seeds, and the top of the trunk is covered in red fibres.
How to grow Parajubaea sunkha
In a rich and well-drained soil. It is heat- and drought-tolerant.
Story time
The red fibres gave it its name, and are used to make baskets and ropes.
Technical sheet
Data sheet
- Leaves:
- evergreen
- Flowers:
- yes
- Edible:
- no
- Fragrant:
- no
- Cold-hardiness (take the lowest T° indicated)
- - 5°C (23°F)
- Exposure:
- full sun
- Drought tolerant:
- yes
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