Macaw Palm
NameMacaw Palm
Species NameAcrocomia aculeata
Common NameMacaw Palm
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresstraight, rough texture, covered in old leaf bases
Foliage TypePinnate fronds
Height (cm)900
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Notable FeaturesTall, solitary growth habit; distinctive crown of large fronds; remnants of dead fronds on the lower trunk.
Description
This specimen is a tall, mature Macaw Palm tree characterized by its straight, unbranched trunk and a dense crown of pinnate fronds. The lower trunk shows remnants of old, dried fronds, indicating its natural growth pattern in an open field environment.
