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queen palm

Syagrus romanzoffiana

Genus: Syagrus
Family: Arecaceae

About this plant

A tall, tender palm tree with a sturdy trunk, sometimes swollen around the middle, and arching, pinnate leaves composed of many linear leaflets. Pale yellow flowers are borne in flowerspikes to 1m long in summer; these are followed by orange fruits

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in bright, filtered light. In growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Pot on or topdress in spring

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

ArchitecturalPatio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years