This arid shrub has an upright branched habit with a swollen base and the strap-like pendant leaves form tufts at the end of the branches. The cream-white saucer-shaped flowers appear in terminal feathery heads during spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Beaucarnea recurvata is naturally found in semi-arid environments from southern North America to Guatemala growing in well-drained sandy to stony loams with reliable moisture. It perfers and open sunny position and is drought tollerant but is frost tender.

The Pony Tail Palm is an unusual sparsely branched shrub that is commonly grown as a potted plant for both indoors and outdoors. It is also grown in parks and gardens tolerating arid conditions. It establishes in 4 to 7 years forming a swollen base as it matures and is long lived.ID 1245

Beaucarnea(bo-KAR-nee-a) recurvata(rek-yoor-VAIT-a) syn.Nolina tuberculata

Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee)