Syagrus romanzoffiana
queen palm
A tall, tender palm tree with a sturdy trunk, sometimes swollen around the middle, and arching, pinnate leaves composed of many linear leaflets. Pale yellow flowers are borne in flowerspikes to 1m long in summer; these are followed by orange fruits
Synonyms
Cocos arechavaletanaCocos acrocomioides
see moreCocos martiana
Cocos datil
Cocos plumosa
Cocos australis
Cocos romanzoffiana
Cocos geriba
Arecastrum romanzoffianum
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Syagrus are a genus of ornamental palms which are native to South America. Related to the coconut, they have single, normally spineless stems and produce drooping fruit.
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Brazil to NE Argentina
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright, filtered light. In growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Pot on or topdress in spring
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Sub-tropical
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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