Brazilian needle palm

The Brazilian needle palm is the nominate variety of *Trithrinax brasiliensis*, which Kew accepts as native from southern Brazil to Uruguay. Trebrown describes it as a slow-growing, solitary fan palm with a trunk wrapped in woven fibres and grey-green leaves with narrow segments and spines at their bases. ## Growing conditions Trebrown recommends a sunny position with moist but well-drained soil and notes drought and frost tolerance. Its profile also describes large clusters of white or pale-green oval fruit. Site this palm with room around its spiny leaf bases and allow for its slow development. ## Maintenance Use the source’s well-drained-site guidance while adjusting watering to local climate and soil. Because the leaves and trunk carry spines, avoid placing it beside narrow paths or routine seating areas. Sources: [Kew Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77171603-1); [Trebrown variety profile](https://www.trebrown.com/plant_info.php?species=Trithrinax+brasiliensis+var.+brasiliensis).