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Copernicia hospita in Central Florida

Eric in Orlando

By Eric in Orlando
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Eric in Orlando Grand Master

Eric in Orlando

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This Copernicia hospita is growing here at Leu Gardens in Orlando. It was planted in June 1995 from a 5 gal. pot and was about 3ft tall. It has tolerated temperatures down to 26F (Feb. 1996) with minor damage. Since it has gotten some size the growth has sped up a little in the last couple of years.



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Eric

Orlando, FL

zone 9b/10a

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JakeK Experienced

JakeK

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Good looking palm. Copernicia was never a Genus I really paid attention to until I started seeing all the beautiful photos posted on palmtalk over the years.

Cincinnati, Ohio USA & Mindo, Ecuador

 

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The first Copernicia I ever saw in person was C. alba and I wasn't highly impressed, not that it wasn't nice, I just wasn't stunned by the appearance or uniqueness. But I agree, Palmtalk has really opened my eyes to this genus, this one in this thread is really quite nice, and I'm uncouraged by the temps that it took.

Corpus Christi, TX, near salt water, zone 9b/10a! Except when it isn't and everything gets nuked.

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avanza Proficient

avanza

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Thank you very much Eric for posting this hospita.

I planted my 5 gal last month.

I love the slow palm such as Copernicia.

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Peter Pacific Mentor

Peter Pacific

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Beautiful palm, they give so much color to the garden. Thanks for posting.

Peter

hot and humid, short rainy season May through October, 14* latitude, 90* longitude

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Cindy Adair Grand Master

Cindy Adair

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Eric, seeing photos like yours (and Nong Nooch at the Biennial!) inspired me to add a couple more. I don't have unlimited space for palms who aren't small and like sun. Hover on photos for names.

So my grandchildren should thank Palmtalk and IPS if they get to see these trunk!

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Kris Grand Master

Kris

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Beautiful visuals of a beautiful palm,i have this one growing at our house,Since its not in florida i have not posted its video here !

It may look off topic...

Love,

kris achar.

love conquers all..

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Eric in Orlando Grand Master

Eric in Orlando

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It is the perfect replacement if you don't have room for Bismarckia.

Eric

Orlando, FL

zone 9b/10a

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Keith N Tampa (ex SoJax) Veteran

Keith N Tampa (ex SoJax)

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Wow! I wish I was in a milder winter climate. that thing is a beauty!

Land O Lakes FL, a suburb on the North Side of Tampa, FL

Summers are great, 90f/32c in the day & 70f/21c at night with plentiful rain & sun

Winters are subtropical with occasional frosts and freezes. Tropical cyclones happen.

We have a few Royal palms in the warm microclimates but Coconuts freeze.

I am a Kayaker, Hiker, Bicyclist, and amateur Photographer that loves the outdoors.  

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Eric in Orlando Grand Master

Eric in Orlando

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I would suspect prolonged temperatures in the low 20sF would kill C. hospita.

Eric

Orlando, FL

zone 9b/10a

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Trópico Grand Master

Trópico

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Beautiful visuals of a beautiful palm,i have this one growing at our house,Since its not in florida i have not posted its video here !

It may look off topic...

Love,

kris achar.

Please post here or somewhere else, I'd like to see it! :)

Frank

 

Zone 9b pine flatlands

humid/hot summers; dry/cool winters

with yearly freezes

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Shirleypalmpaws

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Eric, I would really love to find one of those and give it a forever home :wub:

Kris, please post yours!

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There are several mature Wodyetia bifurcata in my neighborhood--that helps determine my zone, right? :blink:

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I last saw this palm in September. It's hard to miss.

Fla. climate center: 100-119 days>85 F
USDA 1990 hardiness zone 9B
Current USDA hardiness zone 10a
4 km inland from Indian River; 27º N (equivalent to Brisbane)

Central Orlando's urban heat island may be warmer than us

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Shirleypalmpaws

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That's beautiful, Kris...thank you!

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There are several mature Wodyetia bifurcata in my neighborhood--that helps determine my zone, right? :blink:

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