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King Palm

Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana

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Overview

The King Palm, or Archontophoenix cunninghamiana, is a stately tree reaching heights up to 50-80 feet. Its sleek trunk, measuring 1-1.5 feet in diameter, supports a crown of lustrous green fronds extending 6-10 feet. This fast-growing palm thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring moist, well-drained soils. Ideal for tropical landscapes, it offers a formal appearance and is frost-sensitive. Plant in USDA zones 10-11 for best growth.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–10Type PalmClimate Subtropical
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — scientifically known as Archontophoenix cunninghamiana
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — measuring 1-1.5 feet in diameter; offering additional visual interest and attracting a range of local, image 44King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — This fast-growing palm thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring moist, well-drained soilsKing Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — gray trunk that can reach up to 50 feet in height with a spread of around 10 to 15 feetKing Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — scientifically known as Archontophoenix cunninghamiana; this fast-growing palm thrives in full sun to partialKing Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — consider its vertical presence and potential shade implicationsKing Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — Ideal for tropical landscapes, it offers a formal appearance and is frost-sensitive; offering, image 47+85

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Arecaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — scientifically known as Archontophoenix cunninghamiana
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — measuring 1-1.5 feet in diameter; offering additional visual interest and attracting a range of local, image 44
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — This fast-growing palm thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring moist, well-drained soils
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — gray trunk that can reach up to 50 feet in height with a spread of around 10 to 15 feet
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — scientifically known as Archontophoenix cunninghamiana; this fast-growing palm thrives in full sun to partial
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — consider its vertical presence and potential shade implications
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — Ideal for tropical landscapes, it offers a formal appearance and is frost-sensitive; offering, image 47
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — It provides an excellent contrast to lower-lying plants and is perfectly suited for framing pathways
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — The pinnate fronds, reaching lengths of up to 6 to 10 feet, gracefully arc, creating an elegant, image 52
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — consider its vertical presence and potential shade implications; offering additional visual interest and
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — robust root system.<br><br>When integrating the Archontophoenix cunninghamiana into your landscape design
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — It provides an excellent contrast to lower-lying plants and is perfectly suited for framing pathways, image 39
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — It provides an excellent contrast to lower-lying plants and is perfectly suited for framing pathways, image 60
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — Regular watering is vital; offering additional visual interest and attracting a range of local, image 56
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — scientifically known as Archontophoenix cunninghamiana; this fast-growing palm thrives in full sun to, image 70
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — Ideal for tropical landscapes, it offers a formal appearance and is frost-sensitive; offering additional visual
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — This fast-growing palm thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring moist, well-drained soils, image 67
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — The King Palm's stately elegance will undoubtedly elevate any garden space; offering additional visual interest
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — supports a crown of lustrous green fronds extending 6-10 feet; it provides an excellent contrast to, image 66
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — is a regal addition to any landscape with its stately appearance and lush foliage; offering additional visual
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — gray trunk that can reach up to 50 feet in height with a spread of around 10 to 15 feet; it provides, image 72
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — measuring 1-1.5 feet in diameter
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — robust root system.<br><br>When integrating the Archontophoenix cunninghamiana into your landscape design; this
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — particularly during its establishment period; it provides an excellent contrast to lower-lying plants and is
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