Cryosophila Species, Broom Palm, Guaguara Palm, Rootspine Palm, Silver Star Palm
Cryosophilawarscewiczii

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cryosophila (kry-oh-so-FY-luh)
Species: warscewiczii (vark-zeh-wik-ZEE-eye)

Synonym:Cryosophila albida

Category
Trees
Palms

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting