Coccothrinax Species, Miraguama Palm

Coccothrinaxmiraguama

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Coccothrinax (koh-koh-THRY-naks)
Synonym
Copernicia miraguama
Corypha miraguama
Thrinax miraguama
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Palms
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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:

Mesa, Arizona

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Huntington Beach, California

Oceanside, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Big Pine Key, Florida

Naples, Florida

Port Charlotte, Florida

Venice, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Huntington Beach, CA | June 2012 | positive

I love the way this Coccothrinax looks. My favorite but very slow in California. Tends to do better in part shade for me along the coast in 10a.

C
Venice, FL (Zone 10a) | June 2006 | positive

This plant is a classic beauty in its genus. There are three distinct variations of the species: var. miraguama, var. havanensis, and var...Read More

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Oceanside, CA (Zone 10b) | February 2006 | positive

Has been a steady grower in my garden and my favorite of the genus.

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | May 2004 | positive

This Coccothrinax has the best looking leaves on the genus- the form a complete circle- the leaf is partially divided and very stiff, wit...Read More

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