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Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

King Palm

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

 

Description

This is a beautiful plam 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 . 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

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.