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Copernicia rigida

aztropic
aztropic
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After many years in the ground from a strap leaf seedling, my Copernicia rigida is finally starting to impress. Still no trunk, but at least the fronds look good. Closely related to both Copernicia cowellii and macroglossa, all 3 do very well growing up in the Arizona desert. As a side note, be very careful while near all 3 of these as they are lined with saw teeth on the edges of every frond. Yes, they will grab you and cut you. Ask me how I know...🤦

aztropic

Mesa, Arizona

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Mesa, Arizona

 

Temps between 29F and 115F each year

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    Beautiful!

    I'm always up for learning new things!

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    Great Job scott! Slow growing palms have a special reward for those patient enough to grow them!

    Formerly in Gilbert AZ, zone 9a/9b. Now in Palmetto, Florida Zone 9b/10a??

     

    Tom Blank

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    Copernicia cowellii and macroglossa also appearing , just to document their growth progression in a desert environment...🌴

    aztropic

    Mesa, Arizona

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    Mesa, Arizona

     

    Temps between 29F and 115F each year

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    Nice looking palm . I don’t have any Copernica’s in my garden , but I have others that will set their barbs in skin if you get too close. Harry

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    Can anyone tell if this is C. RIGIDA.

    Does not have petioles like ones in pìctures.

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    Honestly, I would call that a rigida x macroglossa hybrid. It has the darker green color of rigida, (dominant) but a looser form of macroglossa without the lime green fronds characteristic of macroglossa. Definitely a hybrid. I've never seen one like that.

    aztropic

    Mesa, Arizona

    Mesa, Arizona

     

    Temps between 29F and 115F each year

    You are probably correct. This particular one was a seed in 2021 so maybe some hybrid vigour that is often talked about. The one in this picture is from same seed lot but is much slower and seems to be developing petioles.

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