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Syagrus romanzoffianum

Queen Palm

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Normans/Sortomme

 

Description

This palm has a very straight trunk to about 50' in height. It has arching, feathery, bright green, glossy leaves that can be 10'-15' long. It is fragile in heavy winds and a fast grower. It will become damaged in temperature below 24 degrees F.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Palm

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Entry, Lawn, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walkways

Special Uses

Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.