Açaí Palm, Para Dwarf (Euterpe oleracea)

Common Names: Açaí Palm, Para Dwarf Açaí PalmFamily: ArecaceaeOrigin: South America (Brazil, Amazon Basin) The Açaí Palm 'Para Dwarf' (Euterpe oleracea) is a compact variety of the popular Açaí Palm, known for producing the nutrient-rich açaí berries famous for their high antioxidant content. Unlike the full-sized Açaí Palm, which can grow up to 60 feet tall, the Para Dwarf variety remains smaller and more manageable, making it ideal for home gardens and small spaces. Native to the floodplains of the Amazon Basin, this versatile palm produces clusters of dark purple berries that have become a global superfood, cherished for their health benefits. In addition to its fruit, the Açaí Palm is valued for its ornamental appeal, with elegant feathery fronds that create a tropical ambiance in any garden. Fruits: Açaí berries are small, dark purple, and grow in large clusters on the palm. They are renowned for their high levels of antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, which help fight inflam