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Ivory Palm

Phytelephas macrocarpa, Arecaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

TayuyaCayaponia tayuya
Physical SupportShade Provision
Intoxicating YamDioscorea hispida
Shade ProvisionPhysical Support
Yellow Morning GloryMerremia mammosa
Physical SupportPollinator Sharing
Sour Vine FruitAmbelania acida
Shade ProvisionPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Solomon Islands Sago PalmMetroxylon salomonense

Both palm species require similar growing conditions and compete for soil nutrients and space

Uses

Functions

Vegetable Ivory ProductionSustainable CraftsUnderstory Shade

Edible Parts

Young SeedsPalm Heart

Common Questions

What zones does Ivory Palm grow in?

Ivory Palm grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Ivory Palm?

Good companions for Ivory Palm include Tayuya, Intoxicating Yam, Yellow Morning Glory, Sour Vine Fruit.

Design guilds with Ivory Palm and see companion relationships visually.

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