caranday palm
Copernicia alba
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size35 to 40 feet tall10 to 12 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Caranday palm (Copernicia alba) is a tree for borders, low maintenance gardens, and xeriscapes. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil of most types. It is evergreen and tolerates drought. The soil can be acid, alkaline, or neutral.
Pairs well with Tuscan Blue rosemary, Bay tree, Lemon grass, and Calamint.