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Archontophoenix alexandrae

King Palm

Archontophoenix alexandrae, King Palm

Description

A tall and attractive species from tropical Queensland which, despite its origins, performs very well in northern New Zealand. In many ways a better looking palm than the more common Bangalow Palm.

Origin

Northeast coast of Queensland. Generally in rainforest from sea-level to c.600m

Form and size

Solitary, tall to c.20m. Similar looking to A. cunninghamiana (Bangalow palm) but leaves are silver underneath and a more tropical appearance.

Preferred habitat

Outdoors with some protection from wind. Looks best if grown in groups and in sheltered gullies. Water well in summer. Grows well in almost frost-free areas in northern New Zealand.

Growth rate

FastRate

Outdoors

Yes

Indoors

Yes (when young)

Wind

Some tolerance

Sea winds

Low tolerance

Sun

Good tolerance

Dryness

Some tolerance

Frost

Light frost only

As an indoor plant

Suitable for indoors when young. Graceful.

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