Cryosophila stauracantha (Rootspine Palm)

Cryosophila stauracantha (Rootspine Palm) trunk covered in long, sharp black spines pointing outward in many directions.

Botanical names: Cryosophila stauracantha, Cryosophila argentea, Cryosophila bifurcata

Common name: Rootspine Palm

Origin: Mexico

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant form: Small tree

Mature height: 10-20 ft

Sun exposure: Semi-shade

Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.

Watering: Regular

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Thorns: Thorny or spiny

Cryosophila stauracantha (Rootspine Palm) showing large fan-shaped leaves on thin upright trunk

Cryosophila stauracantha (Rootspine Palm) showing green fan-shaped leaves with distinct silver undersides on the branches.

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