Wax Palm

Ceroxylon utile

Physical Characteristics

Ceroxylon utile is an evergreen Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

S. America - Colombia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Secondary; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Fruit. We have seen no reports for this species, but the fruit is probably edible[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known