Copernicia

Distribution: 25 species; 3 in South America, 2 in Hispaniola, the rest in Cuba
LPG Area: Caribbean Way, Satellite Drive, Tongan Drive
A.k.a.: Carnauba (C. prunifera), petticoat palm (C. macroglossa), Caranda palms
Growing Comments: Most Copernicia palms are large & impressive &, as a rule, also fairly slow growing.