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Copernicia hospita
Cuban Wax Palm, Guano Palm, Cana, Palm, Guano Espinoso, Blue Yarey Palm.
Origin: Cuba.
| Family |
| Arecaceae |
| Genus |
| Copernicia |
| Species |
| hospita |
| Category |
| Tropicals, Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10b - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c - H2 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 1.7 - 4.5 °C |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 35 - 40 ºF |
| Height |
| 2.4 - 6 m |
| Spread |
| 3.6 - 4.7 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Cuban Wax Palm is highly tolerant of drought, but thrives in moist soil with excellent drainage. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Seed readily germinates in 4 - 12 weeks. |
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