Archontophoenix cunninghamiana
bangalow palm
A tree-like evergreen palm to 15m, with a single trunk and pinnate leaves to 4m long. Flowers small, lilac, in large racemes on mature trees, followed by red fruit
Synonyms
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana 'Illawara'![](https://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselectorimages/detail/WSY0042595_4381.jpg)
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | Red | ||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Archontophoenix are single-stemmed evergreen palms with large pinnate leaves and large panicles or racemes of small cup-shaped flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in loamless potting compost in bright filtered light with moderate humidity. When in growth, water moderately and apply a liquid fertilizer monthly; keep just moist in winter. Outdoors grow in fertile moist but well drained soil in part shade to prevent leaf scorch
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in spring at 24-27°C (75-81°F). Keep compost moist and air humid
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
Pruning
Minimal pruning required; remove dead leaves by cutting close to the leaf base leaving stubs to create a neat pattern
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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