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Queen Palm

Syagrus Romanzoffiana

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Overview

The Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) is an elegant, tropical landscape staple, reaching heights of up to 50 feet. Its smooth, gray trunk supports a crown of glossy, arching fronds, each ranging from 10-15 feet in length. This fast-growing palm thrives in USDA zones 9b through 11, requiring full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it also bears clusters of ornamental orange fruits in warmer climates.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 10–10Type Palm, Tree

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — creating a visually pleasing umbrella-like silhouette; which is advantageous for those wishing to achieve a mature look

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Palm, Tree
Family: Arecaceae

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Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — Originating from South America; its smooth, gray trunk supports a crown of glossy, arching fronds, each ranging from 10-15

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — contributing to the plant's lush aesthetic

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — straight trunk that can grow up to 2 feet in diameter

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — which can add a splash of color and visual interest to your garden design

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — <br><br>Preferring full sun exposure and well-drained; contributing to the plant's lush aesthetic

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — Drought-tolerant once established, it also bears clusters of ornamental orange fruits in warmer climates; with a canopy

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — Atop its trunk sits a crown of long; with a canopy spread of approximately 20 to 25 feet

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — creating a visually pleasing umbrella-like silhouette

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — with a canopy spread of approximately 20 to 25 feet; contributing to the plant's lush aesthetic

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — straight trunk that can grow up to 2 feet in diameter; its smooth, gray trunk supports a crown of glossy, arching fronds

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — this graceful palm can reach impressive heights of up to 50 feet

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — reaching heights of up to 50 feet

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — tropical landscape staple; with a canopy spread of approximately 20 to 25 feet

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — the Queen Palm is both drought tolerant once established and moderately salt-tolerant

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — slightly acidic to neutral soils for optimal growth; which is advantageous for those wishing to achieve a mature look

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — including coastal regions

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — The Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) is an elegant

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — tropical landscape staple

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — Its smooth, gray trunk supports a crown of glossy, arching fronds, each ranging from 10-15 feet in length

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — the Queen Palm is both drought tolerant once established and moderately salt-tolerant; its smooth, gray trunk supports a

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — palm / tree for full

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — Atop its trunk sits a crown of long

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — providing a statuesque addition to any landscape design.<br><br>The Queen Palm is characterized by a sleek; which is

Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — The Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) is an elegant; its smooth, gray trunk supports a crown of glossy, arching fronds

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Andrés González, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Boudica Africana, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Andrés González, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source

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