Copernicia Species, Giant Yarey Palm

Coperniciafallaensis

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Copernicia (koh-per-NEE-kee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Palms
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Boca Raton, Florida

Miami, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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M
Miami, FL | January 2011 | positive

This is the biggest growing Copernicia, and maybe the fastest growing. It comes from a small town in Cuba named Falla. Distinguishing cha...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | September 2009 | positive

huge palm with large rhomboid-shaped, still, symmetrical perfect fan leaves. From Cuba. Looks a LOT like Copernicia baileyana, particula...Read More

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