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Beaucarnea
Pony Tail
May be included in the genus Nolina in some texts.
Sometimes also called Ponytail "Palm" but not really a palm. It does have a somewhat palm-like appearence. The base of the trunk swells dramatically as the plant grows, so bear this in mind when selecting a site.
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Where to buy Beaucarnea in Qld
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NATIONAL TROPICAL PLANTS
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National Tropical Plants is a Queensland-based online nursery specialising in plants for the tropics and subtropics.
Range includes natives and exotics, edibles and ornamentals, beautiful flowering shrubs and lush tropical foliage plants, old favourites and the rare and unusual.
There are palms, cycads, cordylines, succulents, bougainvilleas, hibiscus, oleanders in many colours and a selection of azaleas suitable for warm climates to choose from.
Edibles include a range of dwarf coconuts varieties and the tropical mangosteen.
To check the current availability of these plants and many more, or to place an order, visit the National Tropical Plants
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Ask your local garden centre for Beaucarnea recurvata, but you may need to seek out a specialist supplier for more unusual species. Check also Succulent Nurseries.
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More Links
Huge Ponytail Palm Photos illustrating height and girth this plant can achieve over time. At the Another Yard in Fort Pierce blog
Beaucarnea recurvata Photos plus some information on the nature of trunk formation in this plant. The University of British Columbia Botany Photo of the Day
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