Cuban PlantsRoyal Palm Tree - Palma Real (Roystonea oleracea)
Also known as the Cuban palm tree, is found in the Caribbean and South America.
The Royal Palm tree can grow to 30 meters (90-100 feet) and are used in parks or to decorate
the landscape. The Royal palm needs full sun and lots of water is also resistant to drought.
Ceiba Tree
The Ceiba tree is a large tree mainly found in Central and South Americal as well as in the
Caribbean. The tree can grow to 60 - 70 meter height
Sea Grape Tree - Uva Caleta
Is a smaller tree with a height between 3 - 8 meters and large leathery leaves. The tree bears a green, grape like fruit that gradually turns to red and can be eaten.
Royal Poinciana ( Delonix regia)
Is a smaller but broader tree with large red flowers, the leaves are bright green, 50 cm
long and look like giant feathers. The Royal Poinciana tree needs a tropical climate but can survive in dry periods and is a commonly found tree in Cuba.
Cuban National Botanic GardenThe Cuban National Botanic Garden (Jardin Botanico Nacional de Cuba) is located in Southern Havana not far from the Lenin Park . The botanical garden is an exhibition center that displays samples of the Cuban flora and offers the visitors tours in company of professional guides.
Carretera El Rocio - km3 Calabazar Havana Cuba Open daily: from 9.00 to 16.00 hrs Search for more detailed info in HAVANA-GUIDE 
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