Copernicia alba – Caranday Palm Seedlings

Copernicia alba, commonly known as the caranday palm or wax palm, is a tall, slender palm that can grow up to 12–18 meters (40–60 feet) in height. It has a straight, gray trunk and a compact crown of stiff, fan-shaped fronds that are bluish-green to silvery-gray and about 1 meter (3 feet) wide. The fronds are coated with a natural wax, and the palm produces small, yellowish flowers followed by round, black fruits.

Native to the forests of Paraguay, Bolivia, northern Argentina, and southern Brazil, the caranday palm thrives in clay-rich, periodically wet soils. It is highly drought-tolerant, resistant to wind, and very cold-hardy, withstanding temperatures down to about -8°C (18°F). Its durability and striking appearance make it suitable for reforestation, ornamental use, and challenging landscapes in subtropical and warm temperate climates.