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Prestoea

10 species. Prestoea palms are found in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Most form clusters of stems, but some can be solitary. We have found this genus to be sensitive to cold and intolerant of South Florida's alkaline soil. Highland species cannot tolerate excessively hot summer temperatures. Where they can be grown, Prestoea palms are beautiful elements of rainforest landscapes.

Mountain cabbage palm (=P. montana)

Fairchild resources
1 Herbarium sheet
 

Conservation status
SpeciesStatusRedlist dataCriteria
Prestoea tenuiramosa Lower risk, near threatened LR/nt 1994
Source: IUCN 2004. 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 24-Aug-05.

  Horticulture
Cultivation in S. Florida Difficult to grow Size Small to moderate
Light requirements Low to moderate Water requirements Moderate
Hardiness USDA zone 11 Elevation Medium to high
Soil pH Low (acidic) Hybridization Not reported
Lethal yellowing Not known to be susceptible Availability Moderate