Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

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King Palm

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Normans/ Jacobs/Applegate

Description

This is a beautiful palm which grows 40' or higher with a 10'-15' spread. The feathery leaves can grow 10' in length and are green above and gray beneath. It tolerates shade and can grow beneath tall trees for a long time if needed. It 's unique because it can be used as an indoor plant and will tolerate temperatures down to 28 degrees F.

Plant Type

Palm

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

Container, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.