The Royal Palm Tree is the national tree of Cuba. The Cuban people call it “”La Palma Real” and “the queen of the fields” or “the queen of the Cuban countryside”.

Royestonea Regia grows abundantly in Cuba. It is the most popular tree in the Cuban landscape. Royal palms are considered the most beautiful of all the cuban trees. There is not a Cuban landscape without this respected tree.

The Royal Palm symbolizes the strong character of the Cuban people because of its strength, stability, the majestic height and beauty.

The symbolizing tree appears on the national shield. It is a source of inspiration for anyone in Cuba, especially for painters and poets.

The Royal Palm is the most useful tree for the man. It is a source of wood and materials for construction and thatching. The seeds are used as a source for livestock feed and for oil. The bees sip nectar from fragrant flowers. The roots can be used as medicine.

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