Euterpe Species, Assai Palm, Acai Palm, Cabbage Palm
Euterpeoleracea

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Euterpe (yoo-TER-pee)
Species: oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh)

Synonym:Euterpe bradiocarpa

Synonym:Euterpe beardii

Synonym:Euterpe cuatrecasana

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Palms

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting