Syagru Palm

Syagrus is an accepted genus of palms in the family Arecaceae, with a native range extending from the Lesser Antilles to southern tropical America. [Kew’s Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org/names:60437282-2) lists 71 accepted species, including the overtop palm and pati palm. The [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/161440/syagrus-botryophora/details) describes Syagrus palms generally as ornamental, coconut-related plants, usually with single, normally spineless stems and drooping fruit. ## Genus Profile This broad genus includes species from Caribbean islands and tropical South America. Individual palms vary in size, habitat and cultivation needs, so species-level identity matters when choosing a planting site. ## Growing Conditions Use the exact species profile for climate, light, soil, water and mature dimensions. A genus-wide description cannot define one hardiness range or care schedule for every Syagrus. ## Maintenance Palm pruning, fruit cleanup and irrigation depend on species and site. Match care to the identified palm rather than applying one routine to the whole genus.