The Licuri Palm, Syagrus coronata, is a species of palm tree that plays an important role in the diets of tropical rainforest animals. It is native to easternBrazil,
Syagrus coronata reaches 3 to 12 m (9.8 to 39 ft) tall with a crown of attractive, arching, semi-plumose leaves. The leaf bases are persitant, and covered in a white indument, and arranged in roughly 5 spiral rows. The blooms are bright yellow, and the plants bear fruit for most of the year. Licuri palm nuts are the main food source of the Lear's Macaw, making up around 95% of their diet. These nuts can grow to be one inch (2.5 cm) in width.
Culture
Grown as both an ornamental, and for the oil which can be extracted from its seeds, and the wax from its leaves. Easily grown in a sunny position in the tropics and sub-tropics, even on calcarous soils.
Taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syagrus_coronata http://www.palmpedia.net/wiki/Syagrus_coronata
Tips on purchase from us
( shipping ,freight and packaging, etc )
A: Seed, seedling and other products shipment by air.
1.On "shop online" page,enter the number of packets or bags or pieces of the products (seeds, seedlings or other items) you want to order in the order quantity blank and confirm the order by clicking the button.
2.You will then receive a response regarding the payment options(Paypal or bank transfer) and answers o your questions,followed by a tracking number of your registered parcel by post after order payment.
3.All shipment is guaranteed to be 100% arrival.
4.It normally takes 1 week for EMS and about 2 weeks for postal registered parcel to reach most destinations around the world and on few occasions like holiday ,bad weather,and remote areas, the dispatch could be somewhat longer.
B.Plant shipment by sea
1. Transportation
Base on our past abundant experience, we will arrange the most professional shipping company to deliver the ordered plants to the destination as required. Or you can do this by yourself.
The transportation normally includes air , sea shipment and post. We may help you choose the most convenient and economical way to deliver your cargo in your interests .
2. container capacity
By sea, we deal with 20 and 40 feet container.
,For example, A 20 ft container capacity is 250 Trachycarpus fortunei (15cm diameter, and 2 meter height)
By air, everything is handled according to the requirements of the clients.
3. freight
As it is subject to change frequently, you will be informed of the recent one.
4. Packaging and Phytosanitary
If ordered , the following procedures will be followed for delivery
1. The plants growing in the peatmoss will be cleaned with water .
2. Some fungicide and insecticide will be used to sterilize them for phytosanitory check,though they have been in the strict management.
3. The plants will then be loaded into the container and sent out at the right time the customers agrees on.