the genus
COPERNICIA

In honor of the Polish astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543)

Subfamily: Coryphoideae
Tribe: Corypheae
Subtribe: Livistoninae

The subfamily includes 12 genera such as Acoelorraphe, Brahea, Livistona, Licuala, Pritchardia, Serenoa, etc.

A genus of moderate to large growing fan-leafed palms with around twenty-five species, especially well represented in Cuba, but also present on the island of Hispaniola and in South America. Usually slow growing and ruggedly drought resistant, many Copernicia species develop into impressive trees with massive solitary trunks crowned by stiffly spreading bright green foliage, sometimes with a thatched petticoat of old leaves. Although most varieties demand tropical conditions, at least one species, the Caranday Palm of Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina, is ruggedly hardy, fast growing, and tolerant of moderate frosts.

Culture: Copernicia palms succeed in full sun or light shade. Good drainage is essential.

Copernicia alba
Common Name: Caranday Palm
Cold Tolerance: 24F (-4C) USDA Zones: 9b-11

Typical Height: 30' Growth Rate: Moderate
Habit: Solitary

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 15–100gal. B&B 1’–10’CT