HEIGHT up to 65 ft (20 m)TYPE Evergreen
OCCURRENCE Native to Cuba and Honduras, but introduced in Florida
This graceful palm is notable for its saltresistance and rapid growth. BARK Pale gray, smooth. LEAF 15–20, pinnate, bright green, with linear leaflets. FLOWER Males and females on same flowering shoots, both small, white. FRUIT Round drupe, green ripening to purple-black, with small seed.
