Royal Palm

Roystonea Regia

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Overview

The Royal Palm (Roystonea regia) exudes regality with its smooth, grey trunk, soaring elegantly up to 66-98 feet. Boasting a majestic crown of large, feathery fronds spanning 10-15 feet, this iconic palm thrives in full sun with moderate water. Hardy in Zones 10-11, it's the perfect vertical accent for tropical landscapes, requiring ample space to showcase its splendid 3-4 feet diameter base. Adds instant grandeur to any setting.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 10–11Climate Temperate

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — The Royal Palm (Roystonea regia) exudes regality with its smooth

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 60–80 Ft.
Mature width: 12–18 Ft.

Classification

Family: Arecaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — ensure sufficient clearance from pathways and structures

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — When including it in a design

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — or standing alone as an elegant focal point

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — As a fast-growing species

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — it provides a sense of maturity and establishment to new landscapes relatively quickly

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — The Royal Palm not only offers visual appeal but also embodies the essence of the tropics

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — The Royal Palm (Roystonea regia) exudes regality with its smooth; this iconic palm thrives in full sun with moderate water

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — soaring elegantly up to 66-98 feet; gray-white columnar trunk

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — palm with yellow blooms

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — palm for full

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — yellow flowers in the garden

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — making it a prime selection for clients desiring to inject their garden with a touch of regal

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — requiring ample space to showcase its splendid 3-4 feet diameter base; it's the perfect vertical accent for tropical landscapes

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — feathery fronds spanning 10-15 feet; this canopy casts a broad circle of shade

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — it's the perfect vertical accent for tropical landscapes; yellow flowers in the garden

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — this iconic palm thrives in full sun with moderate water; additionally, this palm is frost-sensitive, thriving in USDA hardiness

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — stands as a majestic centerpiece in landscape designs; making it a valuable addition for creating cool

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — Adds instant grandeur to any setting; this palm can reach impressive heights from 50 to 70 feet

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — often evoking the grandeur of tropical paradises; it requires regular watering

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — Characterized by its sleek; palm with yellow blooms

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — this palm can reach impressive heights from 50 to 70 feet; sometimes even stretching skyward to 100 feet

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — gray-white columnar trunk; requiring ample space to showcase its splendid 3-4 feet diameter base

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — sometimes even stretching skyward to 100 feet; sheltered areas in the garden.<br><br>Preferring full sun exposure and

Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) — These fronds emerge from the top of the trunk; adds instant grandeur to any setting

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