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 Notes: |
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