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Copernicia macroglossa


Copernicia Species, Cuban Petticoat Palm.




Origin:  Cuba.
Family
Arecaceae
Genus
Copernicia
Species
macroglossa
Category
Tropicals, Woody
Type
Tree (evergreen)
Synonyms
Copernicia torreana
USDA Hardiness Zone
10a - 11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1c - H3
Temperature (°C)
-1.1 - 4.5 °C
Temperature (°F)
30 - 40 °F
Height
1.2 - 3.6 m
Spread
1.8 - 3
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugust
General Description
Extremely drought tolerant and grows best in full sun, with blazing heat and humid conditions.
Shape
Upright.
Growth
Slow
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.
Notable Specimens
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Propagation
By seed, which take about two months to germinate.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
Stems are used as fence posts.
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