This clustering or solitary palm has a ringed spiny trunk up to 150mm (6in) in diameter and forms a rounded crown. It has dark green fronds with a plumose appearance and the cream flowers are arranged a cluster and followed by yellow fruit.  

Hardiness zones 11 to 12 

Bactris gasipaes is naturally found in Central and tropical America growing in lowlands along rivers or around swamps in well drained fertile soils. It requires an open sunny position and is drought and cold tender but tolerates high temperatures.

Peach Palm is grown for its editable crown (cabbage) and for its attractive habit. It is planted in groups or singularly in tropical gardens or parks along water courses. It is also planted in borders for screening and is suitable for coastal regions. It establishes in 1 to 2 years iand is commercially grown in tropical America. There are varieties that are spineless or some that produce seedless fruit. ID 2984

Bactris (bak-tris) gasipaes (GAS-i-peez)

Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)	
(Palmae)
Palm Family