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Queen Palm

Syagrus romanzoffianum

Majestic palm, with a slender trunk, usually to about 50ft.

Seed Availability

Seeds are not available for the Queen Palm. Please visit our seed store to view current selections. Seeds were last available in April 2018.

Description

Medium sized to tall palm tree usually to 25-50ft.

Hardiness

It is mildly hardy, surviving temperatures to 25F.

Growing Environment

The queen palm needs fairly regular watering in hot or dry climates. It is a fast-grower, and fairly adapatable to various soils and climates.

Propagation

By seeds, which can take several months to germinate.

Uses

The queen palm is a commonly planted ornamental along streets, grown for its pretty, archetypical palm tree look. Its orange fruits can also be eaten.

Native Range

Native to Brazil.

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