Copernicia Alba (Caranday Palm)

The Caranday Palm (Copernicia alba) is one of South America's most striking and architectural palms — and a rare find in UAE gardens. With a tall, slender silver-grey trunk reaching 2.0–2.5 m and a total height of 3.0 m, supplied in a generous 240L pot, this is a mature specimen that brings a bold, sculptural presence to any landscape. Its stiff, fan-shaped fronds radiate outward in a perfectly symmetrical crown, creating a silhouette that is unmistakably dramatic from every angle.

Key Features

• Striking architectural form — tall silver-grey trunk with a symmetrical fan-palm crown
• Specimen-grade size — 3.0 m overall height, 2.0–2.5 m clear trunk, in a 240L pot
• Exceptionally drought and heat-tolerant — one of the toughest palms for UAE conditions
• Slow-growing and long-lived — a lasting investment in landscape character
• Ideal as a standalone feature or in formal avenue planting

Why It Works in the UAE

Copernicia alba is native to the seasonally dry savannas of South America, where it endures intense heat, full sun, and prolonged dry periods — conditions that mirror the UAE's climate closely. Once established, it requires minimal water and thrives in sandy, well-draining soils. Its upright, columnar form makes it a natural fit for formal garden designs, villa entranceways, and contemporary landscapes where clean lines and bold structure are the priority.

Care Snapshot

Light: Full sun — thrives in direct UAE sunlight
Water: Deep watering every 10–14 days during establishment; highly drought-tolerant once mature
Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
Fertilizer: Slow-release palm fertilizer at planting; feed lightly in spring and summer
Pruning: Remove only fully dead fronds — avoid over-pruning the crown

What You'll Receive

One Copernicia alba (Caranday Palm) in a 240L pot, approximately 3.0 m in overall height with a clear trunk of 2.0–2.5 m. A mature, specimen-grade palm with a well-established root system, ready for planting. Ideal for feature planting, villa entranceways, avenue planting, and prestige landscape projects. Appearance may vary slightly from photos.