The edible Jucara Palm

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Acai Jucara fruiting Euterpe edulis

(2/8) Acai Jucara fruiting Euterpe edulis By Alex Popovkin [CC BY 2.0] (Photo Credits)

Jucara plants are a relative of acai plants and can be used in the same way

(3/8) Jucara plants are a relative of acai plants and can be used in the same way

Euterpe edulis

(4/8) Euterpe edulis By João Medeiros (Euterpe edulis) [CC BY 2.0] (Photo Credits)

Jacura Palm hearts

(5/8) Jacura Palm hearts By walterspiessjr [All Rights Reserved, Used by Permission] (Photo Credits)

Palm - Jucara For Sale (Size: Medium)  (Grown from Seed)

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Palm - Jucara For Sale (Size: Large)  (Grown from Seed)

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Leaf of the Palm Jucara

(8/8) Leaf of the Palm Jucara

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Palm - Jucara

Euterpe edulis
Closely related to the Acai Palm, the fruits are eaten fresh and can be used much like the acai, the Jucara (pronounced Jussara) is commonly used for its edible heart which is eaten steamed. An emergent rainforest palm, it is found across large areas of s... Read More
Other Names: Jussara, palmiteiro, Heart of Palm, Acai

$19.75 ($19.75-$59.00 choose a size)

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Specifications of Palm - Jucara

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 5-10m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 5+ Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

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