This large palm has a solitary smooth light grey trunk up to 600mm (2ft) wide with persistent leaf bases. It has rounded fan-like, dark green fronds that are long stalked and form a dense crown and the yellow saucer-shaped flowers appear in summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Copernicia baileyanais naturally found in South America growing in Cuba in low savannah regions that become inundated annually and woodlands.

It prefers a protected sunny position and well drained humus-rich moist soils and is frost tender but slightly drought tolerant.

The Bailey Fan Palm is grown for its striking appearance and is planted in tropical gardens or parks as a feature plant and used in woodland settings. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in 3 to 5 years and can be used in golf courses or for avenue plantings.Under cultivation this palm is normally smaller and grows more rapidly with reliable moisture. ID 2286

Copernicia(ko-pur-NEE-see-a) baileyana(bay-lee-AHN-a)

Arecaceae(ar-ek-AY-see-ee)     
(Palmae)
Palm Family