Grown, packaged and shipped exclusively by Wekiva Foliage. The circular blue gray waxy leaves of the Cuban wax palm, spread out like fans on long, thin, stems (petioles). Up to 40 leaves form a very characteristic circular outline, around the top of the trunk. The smooth columnar trunk can grow up to 1 ft (0.3 m) in diameter, and up to 26 ft (7.9 m) tall. Dainty brown flowers extend, past the leaves on uniquely hairy branches.
The Cuban wax palm thrives in full sun. Moisture: The Cuban Wax Palm is highly tolerant of drought, but thrives in moist soil with excellent drainage.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 10 – 11.
Mature and established plants can tolerate temperatures down to 26F (-3.3C)
The Cuban wax palm belongs to the genus of palms considered by many to be the most spectacular of American palmate palms. In profile, the Cuban wax palm is quite striking, with the outline of the leaves forming a great circular arc around the top of the trunk. This palm is considered quite a prize outside of Cuba and is now available from some nurseries and palm seed providers.
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