Açaí Palm, Para Dwarf (Euterpe oleracea)
The Açaí Palm is a tall, slender fruit palm tree native to Brazil, Trinidad, and other parts of northern South America. They are cultivated for heart of palm but most popularly known for their small, round, anti-oxidant rich fruit; the superfood Açaí berry.
Açaí fruit (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is deep purple in color and is roughly the same size and appearance as a grape. Fruit can be eaten raw or processed into juice, smoothies, or the popular acai bowl. One tree can grow up to 90 ft tall and produce thousands of berries in a season.
Our Acai plants are grown from seed and capable of producing fruit within 3-5 years, or when it reaches 8-10 ft tall.
Plant Type:
Tropical / Subtropical Evergreen Fruit Tree
Harvest Season:
Year-Round
Mature Size:
Up to 90 ft
Soil & Moisture:
Well-draining, acid rich, warm, organic soil. Regular watering and humidity.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Fast
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Our Palms are grown from seed, capable of producing fruit within 3-5 years, or when it reaches 8-10 ft tall.
