Syagrus microphylla x S. romanzoffiana Paraná Tableland

[Alberto]

Years ago I made the hybrid of both species: The dwarf S. microphylla from the caatinga vegetation of the st. Bahia, crossed with the cold hardy Syagrus romanzoffiana from the tablelands of Paraná. I don't know what to expect from it. Maybe a cold hardy and chunkier Syagrus with somewhat silver leaflets???

[tim_brissy_13]

 Very cool Alberto. I’ve really got a thing for the rare, dwarf Syagrus lately and S microphylla is at the top of my list. I got a batch of 10 seeds from RPS (paid $$$$) last year but unfortunately all looked rotten soon after sowing. They are a really attractive palm in my opinion and the hybrid should be interesting. Unfortunately not many Syagrus are available in Aus or even planted in many gardens (other than S rom). 

[Jonathan]

That's a super cute species Alberto. I think we need you to send us some seeds from Bahia. I would be happy to grow it in a pot in my greenhouse next to my S schizophylla and S ruschiana. Just an idea!

[Alberto]

Here in Brazil they also are rare in cultivation. I have one in a pot. 

[Alberto]

Here is the potted mother plant.