🌴 Coccothrinax crinita
Old Man Palm
Unique Texture with a Tropical Twist
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Cuba
Known as the Old Man Palm, Coccothrinax crinita is famous for its thick, fibrous trunk covered in shaggy, hair-like fibers. Its silver-green fan leaves add elegance, making it a prized specimen for collectors and tropical landscapes.
🌞 Light: Full sun
💧 Water: Low to moderate; well-draining soil
📏 Size: 10–20 ft tall × 6–10 ft wide
🌿 Foliage: Fan-shaped, silver-green leaves
🪴 Landscape Use: Stunning specimen for tropical, xeric & collector gardens
⚠️ Rare, slow-growing, and highly ornamental
💡 Casaplanta Tip:
Use Coast of Maine Schoodic Blend Soil Conditioner to improve drainage and encourage healthy root growth in sandy or compacted soils.