Wax Palm (Ceroxylon quindiuense)

Family: Arecaceae or Palmae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Ceroxylon quindiuense 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

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

Habitat & North American Range

Cloud forests at high elevations in the Andes. (Zone 8)