Copernicia gigas Palm

🌴 Copernicia gigas – The Cuban Giant Palm

Belonging to the Copernicia genus, the Copernicia gigas is a spectacular and rare palm native to Cuba’s eastern savannas. Known as the “Cuban Giant Palm,” it boasts a solitary, upright trunk crowned with massive, stiff, fan-shaped leaves that shine in silvery-green tones under the sun. Its slow growth and striking form make it a prized specimen for palm collectors and botanical gardens.

✨ Key Features

• Rare Cuban palm, highly sought-after by collectors
• Large, stiff fan leaves with a unique silvery-green sheen
• Slow-growing but long-lived, adding grandeur with age
• Perfect as a specimen palm in tropical or subtropical gardens

🌱 Care Guide

• Light: Thrives in full sun for best growth and leaf color.
• Water: Drought-tolerant once established; water moderately while young.
• Soil: Prefers sandy, well-draining soils—avoid heavy waterlogging.
• Temperature: Warm-climate palm; best suited for USDA zones 10–11.
• Growth: Extremely slow-growing; patience is rewarded with unmatched beauty.

🌿 Placement & Uses

The Copernicia gigas is best showcased as a statement palm in open landscapes, botanical collections, or large gardens. Its striking architectural form makes it a centerpiece, especially when planted where sunlight enhances its silver-green fans.

✧ A living symbol of Cuban flora, the Copernicia gigas is more than a palm—it’s a collector’s treasure that brings timeless beauty to your garden.