Cohune Palm

Attalea cohune, Arecaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Clery RootCalathea macrosepala

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Dark-leaved malangaXanthosoma atrovirens

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Desert Morning GloryMerremia aegyptia

Physical SupportPollinator Sharing

Yellow yamDioscorea cayenensis

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Venezuelan Star AppleChrysophyllum venezuelanense

Shade ProvisionNurse PlantWind Protection

Giant sword fernNephrolepis biserrata

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Nam NamCynometra cauliflora

Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Common Screw PinePandanus utilis

Large palms may produce allelopathic root exudates that inhibit other monocot growth patterns

Uses

Functions

Nut ProductionOil ProductionShadeMulch

Edible Parts

NutsKernel Oil

Common Questions

What zones does Cohune Palm grow in?

Cohune Palm grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Cohune Palm?

Good companions for Cohune Palm include Clery Root, Dark-leaved malanga, Desert Morning Glory, Yellow yam, Venezuelan Star Apple.

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