Copernicia alba
Caranday Palm
The Copernicia alba, or Caranday Palm, is an elegant and resilient evergreen palm native to the lowlands of South America. Known for its slender, straight trunk and a crown of fan-shaped, silver-green leaves, it can grow up to 15 to 20 metres tall. This slow-growing palm thrives in a variety of conditions, from arid landscapes to seasonally flooded areas, making it an excellent choice for ornamental planting or reforestation projects.
Highly tolerant of drought, saline soils, and flooding, the Caranday Palm is valued for its ornamental beauty and adaptability.
Specifications
- Height15 to 20 metres
- Width2 to 3 metres (crown spread)
- Native toSouth America (Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Bolivia)
- FoliageFan-shaped, silver-green leaves forming a symmetrical crown
- Growth rateSlow
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils; tolerates saline and waterlogged soils
- LightFull sun
- WaterLow to moderate; drought-tolerant but also withstands periodic flooding
- ClimateThrives in tropical, subtropical, and semi-arid regions
Additional Features
- FormStraight trunk topped with a dense, symmetrical canopy of fan-shaped leaves
- UsesIdeal for feature planting, avenues, xeriscaping, and habitat restoration
- SpacingPlant 3 to 5 metres apart for individual impact or grouped plantings
- Low MaintenanceMinimal pruning; remove dead leaves to maintain a neat appearance
- Pest ResistanceNaturally hardy and pest-resistant
- Drought and Flood ToleranceAdapts to extreme conditions, from arid soils to wetlands
- Cultural ImportanceValued for its durable wood, wax production, and ecological benefits
The Caranday Palm is a versatile and striking plant, ideal for adding height and elegance to gardens and landscapes while thriving in challenging environmental conditions.
Project pedigree: Copernicia alba is supplied under the bulk palm export method proven on our four thousand palm shipment to Dubai. Read the record.