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Queen Palm
Syagrus romanzoffianu
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The Queen Palm is famous for lining streets (especially in California) and is extensively used to line golf courses or large housing developments.

Leaves
Glossy, bright green lacy, soft pinnate leaves form a graceful drooping canopy.

Flowers
White, showy infloresences reach about 4 feet in length.

Fruit
Bright orange 1 inch oval "dates" hang in impressive 6' bunches creating a colorful show.

Trunk
Queen Palm has a smooth, straight gray trunk ringed with old leaf scars.

Propagation
Information not available.

Landscape usage
Use in natural groupings to frame views, such as lining a street walk. Dead fronds require pruning to remove.

Interesting Facts
Information not available.


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Summary

Type: Palm
Salt Tolerant:
Moderate
Height: 25-50 ft
Spread: 15-25 ft
Growth Rate: N/A
Light: Full sun
Water: Low
Hardiness: High
Native
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No
Wildlife: N/A



For more detailed information on this plant go to:
Volusia Extension

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