Gaussia gomez-pompae

Gaussia gomez-pompae is a Mexican palm recorded from Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Veracruz, where it grows in wet tropical habitats. It is a large landscape subject rather than a small garden accent. ## Form and Siting A CICY botanical garden inventory lists a maximum height of 10 metres, while a palm study describes Mexican Gaussia palms exceeding 15 metres. Allow generous vertical and root space, and confirm local mature size before planting near buildings, paths, or overhead structures. Its native habitat is tropical, so it is best considered for warm, frost-free landscapes. ## Growing Conditions Kew characterizes the species’ biome as wet tropical. Keep young plants evenly supplied with moisture and protect them from cold; the available sources do not establish a USDA zone range or a reliable garden width. The species is native to parts of Mexico and is described by Kew as vulnerable, so source plants responsibly. ## Maintenance Maintain a clear area around the trunk as it grows and remove only dead or damaged leaves with appropriate palm-care tools. Avoid cutting green fronds. See [Kew Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:277351-2/general-information), the [CICY botanical garden palm inventory](https://www.cicy.mx/Documentos/CICY/JBR/2020/CatPlantas/Palmeras_catalogo.pdf), and the [American Society of Palms study](https://palms.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/vol36n4p203-216.pdf).