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Peach Palm

Bactris gasipaes, Arecaceae

Zones
10a–13b
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sapucaia NutLecythis pisonis
Beneficial Insect HabitatPhysical Support
PlantainMusa paradisiaca
Physical SupportWind Protection
Red Silk Cotton TreeBombax ceiba
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Traveler's PalmRavenala madagascariensis

Both are large monocots with extensive root systems competing for water and nutrients

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

FruitSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Peach Palm grow in?

Peach Palm grows in USDA hardiness zones 10a through 13b.

What are good companion plants for Peach Palm?

Good companions for Peach Palm include Sapucaia Nut, Plantain, Red Silk Cotton Tree.

Design guilds with Peach Palm and see companion relationships visually.

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