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| Cold hardiness | -2 °C (28 °F); mature specimens tolerate brief radiation frosts but suffer severe tissue damage or death during extended freezing events. |
| Growth speed | Slow; invests heavy energy into establishing a deep root system before generating noticeable vertical trunk height. |
| Rarity | Rare in cultivation; an uncommon species that is exceptionally difficult to source through standard commercial nursery channels. |
| Maximum height | 5 m (16 ft); functions as a highly compact vertical accent suitable for tight residential spaces without obstructing site lines. |
| Drought resistance | High; naturally adapted to porous coastal soils and requires virtually no supplemental irrigation once fully established in the landscape. |
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Coccothrinax litoralis is a solitary fan palm endemic to the coastal plains and savannas of Cuba. The slender trunk typically retains a dense covering of fine, woven brown fibers and persistent leaf bases. Its compact canopy consists of deeply divided palmate leaves with segments that exhibit a characteristic drooping habit near their tips. The foliage displays a bright green upper surface that contrasts sharply with a silvery white underside. As a monoecious species, it produces short, interfoliar inflorescences that remain tucked within the crown, eventually yielding small, globose fruits.
Originating from sandy, exposed coastal habitats, this species is biologically wired to handle intense heat, salt spray, and prolonged dry periods. Cultivation demands exceptional soil drainage and full, unshaded sunlight from an early stage. It rapidly declines if planted in heavy, waterlogged clay. It serves as a resilient, low-maintenance structural element for coastal gardens and xeriscapes, providing strong visual contrast through its reflective, silver-backed leaves.
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| Quantity | 10 Seeds, 100 Seeds, 1.000 Seeds |
