The Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana - syn. Arecastrum romanzoffianum) botanically belongs to the family Arecaceae. It has an impressive appearance, fast growth rate and it's a large size palm tree, which can reach a height of 25 m after at least 25 to 50 years. The Queen Palm has large, arched, pinnately compound leaves with dark green leaflets and usually a medium thickness and sturdy trunk. From the inside of the foliage breeds the flower axis, which carry greenish or yellow flowers on branched panicle inflorescences. The Queen Palm is easily grown in any type of soil (except alkaline and calcareous), preferably moist, and in areas where there is no frost. It is planted in parks, squares, islets, sidewalks, and gardens, as well as in business premises.
► It is offered at a price determined by the particular characteristics of the palm plant, such as the size of the pot, its height, age and shape. Large palms are also available for sale (and planting) upon prior arrangement. In any case, the price or prices listed are indicative.
FOLIAGE | Evergreen | |
HEIGHT | 20 - 23 m | |
DIAMETER | 5 - 8 m | |
EXPOSURE | Sun | |
MINIMUM TEMPERATURES | From -1 to -4 °C | |
WATERING | Regular | |
SOIL | Medium | |
SOIL pH | Moderately Acid to Neutral (5.5 - 7) | |
FLOWERS | Green, Yellow | |
FLOWERING SEASON | Summer | |
SEASIDE PLANTING | Yes |
Plants | |
Plants Category | Landscaping & Gardening Palms |
Plants Type | Palms |
Genus | Syagrus (syn. Arecastrum) |
Species | romanzoffiana (syn. Arecastrum) |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Leaves Color | Dark Green |
Autumn Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Fruit | Yellow-orange colour drupe |
Soil | Loam, Sand, Clay |
pH of Soil | 5.5 - 7 |
Irrigation | Regular |
Thorns | Yes |
Toxicity | No |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Planting Season | Queen Palms in pots are planted in hot areas throughout the year except for periods of very low temperatures, and the coolest from mid-spring to mid autumn |
Plant Uses | Queen Palms are planted in city gardens, parks, streets, or in gardens located very close to the sea, in sandy seaside areas, on outdoor business premises (hotels, rooms to let, etc.) and are used as specimen or planting in rows |