Arikury Palm

Arikury palm (Syagrus schizophylla) is a small, single-stemmed feather palm with an upright form. UF/IFAS lists typical dimensions of 12 feet tall by 6 feet wide and notes that the petioles are spiny. Kew records the species as native to northeastern Brazil. The UF/IFAS profile is focused on South Florida; gardeners elsewhere should check local performance before planting. ### Growing conditions UF/IFAS documents moderate tolerance of salt spray and flags susceptibility to potassium deficiency. No source reviewed here provides a detailed soil-moisture schedule or a direct USDA zone range, so those values remain unexpanded. ### Landscape use Its compact palm form suits a specimen role in warm-climate landscapes. Keep the spiny leaf bases in mind when choosing a location near paths or seating, and leave clearance for the mature crown. ### Sources [UF/IFAS South Florida ornamental palms](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP009); [Kew POWO](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:246970-2). ## Maintenance Avoid unnecessary removal of healthy fronds. Monitor foliage for nutrient stress, particularly potassium deficiency, and use local extension recommendations for palm fertilization. Establish in a site with adequate room and account for spiny petioles when planning access.