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Description
A sturdy, tough grower, and plentiful
in the wild, this species has a strong trunk with a large head of fan
leaves.
Grows in open areas to approximately 65 feet
tall.
Is common to see in one population palms with gray
or green leaves and are known variations in the form and size of
the trunk or/and size and form of the leaves and petioles.
Fruits are black and its seeds germinate
easily.
Not well known in cultivation, this palm is the most
hardy of all Copernicias.
One of many palms so numerous in the wild and yet so rare in cultivation,
it is a mystery why it is not more widely grown.
Tall and elegant with a blue coloration to the leaves, especially in young
plants. When its many qualities are taken into account, its popularity
must surely increase. Best for warm temperate,
subtropical and dry tropical areas.
Location
It grows in lowland areas,
in some locations mixed with Syagrus
romanzoffiana, Trithrinax campestris.
Usage
Germination is easy
and subsequent seedling growth is rather fast. It is a very rare specimen
and it is commonly used by landscape designers everywhere because of its
beautiful looks.
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