R8: Ceroxylon parvifrons

Species name: Small-Leafed Wax Palm
Geographic origin: Venezuela to Bolivian Andes, >1500 meters elevation
Map #R8
Year planted: c2004
Species notes: Slow grower; in habitat reaches 200 feet tall

Crown spread:  85 cm
Overall height: 68 cm
Stem height (BTH): 3 cm
# of leaves: 6

Grower’s notes: Newest leaf is still closed and still pushing at 30 cm in length.

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