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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 palm 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 because 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, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.