Beaucarnea Recurvata A Threat To My Wall If Close?

Question

I have a Beaucarnea recurvata (Ponytail tree) planted next to my 4 feet tall garden wall. Wil this tree eventually damage (start pushing over the wall)?

• 
• 

Answer 1

The swollen trunk alone may knock it over. They can get 30 feet tall outside. Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palms-outside.htm