Copernicia baileyana
ARECACEAE
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Cuba
Available Inventory
Ready for pickup at Sunfish Gardens
Field Grown
$500
Description
A solitary palm, 10 to 20 metres tall, with stems 40 (to 60) centimetres in diameter, and are sometimes swollen. The fruit is black, 1.8 to 2.3 centimetres long, and 1.8 to 2 cm in diameter. Solitary, large, fan-leafed palm, stiff, deeply segmented leaves. Whitish smooth trunk to 2 feet thick, and leaves bright green. Overall height to 45 feet with up to 20 foot spread. These fans are glossy, or almost wax like.
Culture & Care
In its native range Copernicia baileyana, grows in poor soil and under dry conditions. Prefers alkaline to neutral soils. Growth rate slow to moderate. Can tolerate cold snaps into high 20s. Some salt tolerance. Can tolerate short term flooding. Normally considered a slow grower, it responds exceptionally well to fertilization and moist well drained soil. Light: Likes bright, sunny conditions but will tolerate partial shade. Bailey palm does best in full sun. Moisture: Bailey palm is highly tolerant of drought, but thrives in moist soil with good drainage. Hardiness: USDA Zones 9B - 10. Adult Bailey palms are considered cold hardy down to about 24-26ºF (-3.3 - -4.4ºC), but foliage damage may occur at these temperatures. Propagation: By seeds which germinate in from 4 to 12 weeks.
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