Copernicia macroglossa (Copernicia Species, Cuban Petticoat Palm.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Copernicia |
| Species | macroglossa |
| Synonyms | Copernicia torreana |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Cuba. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Stems are used as fence posts. |
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 | 1.2 - 3.6 m |
| Spread | 1.8 - 3 |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Extremely drought tolerant and grows best in full sun, with blazing heat and humid conditions. |
| Shape | Upright. |
| Propagation | By seed, which take about two months to germinate. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | In open subtropical and tropical spaces with well drained soils where it can receive full sunlight. |
| Leaf Description | Upright fan-shaped leaves that grow in a spiral formation along the top of the trunk. |
| Flower Description | Small creamy flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Small fruit ripen to a dark black colour. |
Photographs
Copernicia macroglossa, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Copernicia macroglossa, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.