Bactris gassiapaes in the garden

[happypalms]

Had this one in the ground for 26 years. And it seems to have enjoyed growing in the garden. I do know with the dead leaves not to mulch them in the garden they get seperated for the big compost heap. Too many times when planting plants in that area you get the needle sharp spines in the hands. One glorious palm not that often seen in my area! 

[Harry’s Palms]

Steer clear of that one , admire from at least arms length. A nice looking palm , no touchy! “ Am I a cactus or am I a palm?” Harry