Botanical Name: Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (Seaforthia elegans)
Common Name: King Palm
Type of Plant: monocot: tree
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape an erect, single-trunked, self-cleaning feather palm, with large stiff fronds arching outwards to form an open canopy; the fronds have large petiole bases that ensheath the trunk
Height 20'-40'(50')
Spread 10'-15'
Growth Rate slow
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full or partial sun preferred; can tolerate shaded location
Soil moist well-draining loam; tolerates poorer
Hardiness tender (zones 21-24); require warm wind-sheltered habitat
 
Morphology:
Leaves a large feather-type frond: 10'-15' (20') long, dark glossy green, self-cleaning; petioles are unarmed, have greatly expanded base
Flowers pink, tiny; borne on many-branched panicle; the inflorescence arises at the leaf bases; summer-fall
Fruit a nut: small (1/4"-1/2"), oval
 
Propagation:
seed
 
Usage:
a stately accent palm, prized for distinctive canopy produced by arching fronds; street tree, tropical or subtropical landscapes; needs wind protection
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular; thrives in heavily watered locations having good drainage
Fertilizing balanced, as needed
Pruning none
Pests/Diseases relatively free
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Australia
Family: Arecaceae

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