Copernicia glabrescens
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Habitat and Distribution
Western and west central, Coastal savannas of Cuba.
Description
Mature height: 20 feet. Mature spread: 5 feet. Growth Habit: solitary or multiple. Leaf type: palmate. The only clustering copernicia. There are also two sub species, Copernicia glabrescens var. glabrescens, Copernicia glabrescens var. ramosissima, edric.
Culture
Moist position in the full sun. Growth rate: slow. Sunlight: full sun. Water: moderate. Cold Tolerance: 20° F.
Curiosities
Notice the difference between leaf configuration, in the partial shade grown Hawaiian specimen, and the full sun grown specimens, edric.
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References
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.