Difference between revisions of "Gaussia princeps"

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Pronunciation: GOW-see-uh PRIN-seps

Common Name:

Gaussia princeps is considered by many palm enthusiasts in California as a fairly difficult palm to grow to maturity, or even to trunking. For all appearances, it is very difficult to tell from Gaussia attenuata and the two are probably commonly confused. Like Gaussia attenuata, this palm forms an ornamental bottle trunk before it gets tall (which is not a given in California). Like all the Gaussias in California, this one does not tend to hold too many leaves at a time (2-3, sometimes up to 5). It is a very slow growing palm. Native to Cuba where it grows very tall (over 40')

Appearance and Biology

Habit: solitary with a sparse crown of pinnate leaves
Height: overall height est. 10'; trunk height est. 4'
Trunk: single; 1' thick; bottle shaped with closely spaced, prominent rings
Crownshaft: rapidly tapering; light green to olive green; 18"-24" tall
Spread: 10'
Leaf Description: pinnate; somewhat plumose; leaves arching slightly; leaflets upright but drooping several inches from attachment to petiole; light green
Petiole/Leaf bases: unarmed; 18" long to nearly 24"; rounded with a flat, upper surface
Reproduction: monoecious
Inflorescence:
Fruit:

Horticultural Characteristics

Minimum Temp: 32F
Drought Tolerance: fair
Dry Heat Tolerance: unknown
Cool Tolerance: poor
Wind Tolerance: poor
Salt Tolerance: unknown
Growth Rate: very slow
Soil Preference: prefers a basic soil with limestone, but seems to adapt to California soils with acidic mulch
Light Requirement: partial to full sun
Human Hazards: none
Disease or Horticultural Problems: other than lack of cold and cool tolerance, none known
Transplants?: fairly good
Indoor?: unknown
Availability: very rare

San Diego county, California (transplanted from Orange County successfully)
Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Miami, Florida
Fairchild Gardens
Fairchild Gardens
Miami
seedlings growing below mature palm, Fairchild gardens

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-'''''Gaussia princeps''''' is considered by many palm enthusiasts in California as a fairly difficult palm to grow to maturity, or even to trunking.  For all appearances, it is very difficult to tell from Gaussia attenuata and the two are probably commonly confused.  Like Gaussia attenuata, this palm forms an ornamental bottle trunk before it gets tall (which is not a given in California).  Like all the Gaussias in California, this one does not tend to hold too many leaves at a time (2-3, sometimes 4).  It is a very slow growing palm.  Native to Cuba
+'''''Gaussia princeps''''' is considered by many palm enthusiasts in California as a fairly difficult palm to grow to maturity, or even to trunking.  For all appearances, it is very difficult to tell from ''Gaussia attenuata'' and the two are probably commonly confused.  Like ''Gaussia attenuata'', this palm forms an ornamental bottle trunk before it gets tall (which is not a given in California).  Like all the ''Gaussias'' in California, this one does not tend to hold too many leaves at a time (2-3, sometimes up to 5).  It is a very slow growing palm.  Native to Cuba where it grows very tall (over 40')
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+File:Gaussia princeps nice GB.jpg|San Diego county, California (transplanted from Orange County successfully)
+File:Gaussia princeps belly palm FAirchild.jpg|Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Miami, Florida
+File:Gaussia princeps tall Fairchild (1).jpg|Fairchild Gardens
+File:Gaussia princeps tall Fairchild.jpg|Fairchild Gardens
+File:Gaussia princeps trunk Fairchild.jpg|Miami
+File:Gaussia princeps seedlings Fairchild.jpg|seedlings growing below mature palm, Fairchild gardens
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