| Climate Zone | 9b |
| Min Temp (F/C) | 25 to 30 F / -4 to -1 C |
| Leaf Type | Costapalmate |
| Height | 30 Ft / 9.1 M |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Conservation Status |
Not Evaluated
|
| Habit | Solitary |
| Soil pH | 7.0-8.0 (Neutral to alkaline) |
| Soil Type | Rocky / Limestone |
Coccothrinax spissa
Hispaniola Belly Palm
Sizes
- Seedling
About Coccothrinax spissa
This unique palm has a very unusual, stout trunk that is usually massively swollen in the middle. Its crown of fan-shaped leaves range in color from green to blue-green with silvery undersides. The branched inflorescence is quite long and will bear small round fruits that will turn purple when fully ripe.
Cultivation Tips
This species thrives in the tropical, subtropical climate zones and, marginally, in the warm temperate ones. It prefers full sun, and can adapt to a variety of soils, even poor, provided they are well drained. It can stand periods of drought, but in benefits from regular watering. Feed several times during the growing season with a high quality palm fertilizer.
