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Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffianum) - Not Recommended

Queen Palm

Florida Native:

No

Special interest:

Orange fruit 

Growth Rate:

Fast

Height at Maturity:

40'

Width at Maturity:

25'

Grow Space:

Small, 20' from OHU

Soil Requirements:

Acidic, well-drained

Cold Hardiness:

Hardy

Evergreen/Deciduous:

Evergreen

Salt Tolerance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate

Comments:

The Queen Palm may be the worst choice of plant for any landscape in terms of maintenance, performance and longevity. Queen Palm is not tolerant of most soils in our area and as a result, deficiencies and disease plague this palm. Fruit and dead fronds create litter in urban landscapes. Avoid this plant.

Uses:

Specimen 

Maintenance:

$$$$$

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