Copernicia hospita (Cuban Wax Palm, Guano Palm, Cana, Palm, Guano Espinoso, Blue Yarey Palm.)
Botanical Information
Family | Arecaceae |
Genus | Copernicia |
Species | hospita |
Category | Tropicals, Woody |
Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Origin | Cuba. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 10b - 11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H2 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | 1.7 - 4.5 °C |
Temperature (°F) | 35 - 40 ºF |
Height | 2.4 - 6 m |
Spread | 3.6 - 4.7 m |
Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Cuban Wax Palm is highly tolerant of drought, but thrives in moist soil with excellent drainage. |
Propagation | Seed readily germinates in 4 - 12 weeks. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Habitat | Open savannas, woodlands, and in coastal regions, adjacent to mangrove swamps. |
Bark/Stem Description | Long and thin. |
Leaf Description | Circular, up to 40 leaves, blue grey, and waxy. |
Flower Description | Flowers are bisexual. |
Fruit Description | The fruit resembles black marbles, up to 2.5 cm across. |