Pasopaya Palm

Pasopaya Palm is Parajubaea torallyi var. torallyi, a large solitary palm from Bolivia’s highlands. Its long, arching pinnate leaves form a broad crown above a sturdy trunk, giving it a strong architectural presence in a warm, spacious landscape. [Kew Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:668852-1) recognizes Parajubaea torallyi and its botanical varieties; [Project Palm](https://projectpalm.net/species/parajubaea-torallyi-var-torallyi) and the [Royal Horticultural Society’s variety profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/268900/parajubaea-torallyi-var-torallyi/details) provide growing information. ## Form and setting The species bears pendent clusters of small flowers and brown, nut-like fruits on mature plants. Its eventual size and long fronds call for an open site away from buildings, overhead wires, and narrow paths. It is best treated as a specimen palm rather than a small garden accent. ## Growing conditions Choose a sunny, sheltered position with rich, well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogging and provide protection from strong winds and severe frost, especially while young. It is suited to mild, warm-temperate locations; give it room to establish in the ground rather than relying on long-term container culture. ## Maintenance Water during establishment, then adjust to local rainfall and soil drainage. Keep the root zone aerated, and use palm fertilizer during active growth if needed. Do not remove healthy green fronds; prune only dead or damaged leaves.