Pseudophoenix sargentii (Buccaneer Palm)

Botanical names: Pseudophoenix sargentii, Pseudophoenix saonae, Pseudophoenix vinifera

Common names: Buccaneer Palm, Cherry Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Widely distributed from the Florida Keys, down thru Mexico to Belize, and Cuba and the Bahamas. It has a slightly swollen, waxy, ringed trunk; a waxy crownshaft; and arching, dark grey-green, very leathery, pinnate leaves. Prefers lightly shaded, moist, but well drained position, preferably on alkaline soils. Very salt water tolerant. Extremely slow growing .