Copernicia fallaensis (Copernicia, Giant Yarey Palm.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Copernicia |
| Species | fallaensis |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Cuba. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1.1 - 4.5 °C |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 °F |
| Height | 20 m |
| Spread | 2.6 - 4.7 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Semi-deciduous forests in the tropics and warm subtropics. |
| Leaf Description | Oval leaf blades evenly divided into about 120 very stiff segments, being a waxy blue-green colour. |
Photographs
Copernicia fallaensis, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Copernicia fallaensis, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.