Licuri Palm (Syagrus coronata)

Family: Arecaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Syagrus coronata is an evergreen Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet flavour. — The pulp of the fruit is eaten by local peoples.; Fibrous, with a slightly sweet flavour.; The fruit is about 26mm long x 20mm wide.; The apical bud, often known as a 'palm heart', is eaten as a vegetable.

Habitat & North American Range

Open woodland or woodland edges. Scrubland. (Zone 9)