Ceroxylon Species, Andean Wax Palm, Holy Palm

Ceroxylonalpinum

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ceroxylon (ser-oh-ZY-lon)
Species
alpinum (AL-pin-um)
Synonym
Ceroxylon andicola
Ceroxylon andicola var. occidentale
Ceroxylon ferrugineum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Palms
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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:

Oakland, California

San Francisco, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | July 2004 | positive

Slow palm in southern California unless in a climate that doesn't get too hot (doesn't like it over 85F)... but eventually grows to 50-10...Read More

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