Florida Royal Palm, Palma elata, Roystonea elata, Roystonea floridana
Tall and majestic, Roystonea regia (Florida Royal Palm) is a fast-growing evergreen palm with a smooth silvery gray trunk topped with enormous, dark green, graceful fronds. Up to 10-15 ft. long (3-4.5 m), the feathery fronds emanate from a smooth green crownshaft. They can weigh over 50 pounds. Royal Palm is considered self-cleaning: naturally dying old leaves will drop off by themselves. While this eliminates the need to trim off old dead leaves, the incredible size and weight of these leaves can cause injury to people and damage to property when they fall. Care should be taken when placing this tree. The trunk of this stately palm can reach up to 2 ft. in diameter (60 cm). Tiny white flowers are produced in showy, hanging sprays, up to 2 ft. long (60 cm). They can release so much pollen that it can look like falling snow. They are followed by great quantities of dark red to black fruits that are readily consumed by birds. Easy to grow and exotic-looking, Florida Royal Palm is considered cold-hardy to about 28°F (-2°C). It is ideal for landscaping streets, parks, and commercial properties. Hurricane resistant, Florida Royal Palm is South Florida’s most popular and widely used native palm.
Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
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Plant Type | Palms - Cycads |
Plant Family | Arecaceae |
Genus | Cycas |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 60' - 100' (18.3m - 30.5m) |
Spread | 20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Florida |
Tolerance | Drought, Salt, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden |
Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Palms - Cycads |
Plant Family | Arecaceae |
Genus | Cycas |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 60' - 100' (18.3m - 30.5m) |
Spread | 20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Florida |
Tolerance | Drought, Salt, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden |
How many Roystonea regia (Florida Royal Palm) do I need for my garden?
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