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Andean wax palm, Ceroxylon quindiuense, 6. #242832924
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This very rare Andean wax palm, Ceroxylon quindiuense, grows in very few places in the world. As the name implies, the unusual tree is native to the Andes mountains of Peru and Columbia. The San Francisco Botanical Garden is lucky to have some, as it has just the perfect environment for it to grow and thrive. This tree can grow an impressive 148 feet tall, with the record being 200 foot.As seen 2 March 2022.