Palms   Pseudophoenix vinifera

Common Names: Wine palm, Cherry palm, Buccaneer palm Distribution & Habitat: Hispaniola Description: A medium-sized solitary palm with a smooth, grey trunk that is distinctly swollen in middle, and long, graceful, pinnate leaves. Culture: Sunny, well drained position. Drought tolerant. Very slow growing.

Figure 1. P. vinifera in habitat, Dominican Republic.

Figure 2. P. vinifera crown detail.

Figure 3. A very impressive group of P. vinifera

Contributed by:

Ryan Gallivan (Figure 1,2&3)

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