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Queen Palm 30G

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15G 30G 14-16 ft OA - B&B

Queen Palm: A Majestic Addition for Your Tropical Landscape

 

Scientifically known as Syagrus Romanzoffiana, the Queen palm is an aesthetically pleasing choice for landscapes in the Northeast of Florida. The palm is famed for its long, fringed, and feather-like leaves that are visually appealing and can provide shade in strategically chosen locations. You can plant a Queen Palm as single specimen planting for design highlights in your landscape or to line the edges of your property.

 

The Queen palm is an excellent choice if you're searching for a palm tree with moderate cold resistance that retains a tropical appeal. As these palms mature, they naturally shed their outer layers, unveiling a striking silver hue on their trunk. This light-colored trunk, set against their dark green palm fronds backdrop, creates an enticing tropical ambiance when paired with a well-crafted landscape design in Jacksonville.

 

The Queen palm boasts a suite of desirable traits for a landscape palm, including a dignified tropical aesthetic, rapid growth, and moderate tolerance to cold, drought, and salt air. Its smooth gray trunk and long, flowing fronds resembling feathery plumes make the Queen palm a crowd favorite in Florida landscapes.






Plant Specifications: 

 
  • A fast grower, capable of reaching heights of 40 feet. The rapid growth rate makes them cost-effective, particularly for those wanting a mature look in a shorter period.
  • Hardy to the typical Northeast Florida cold temperatures, thriving in Zone 9B -11.
  • Moderately salt and drought-tolerant once established.
  • They are versatile in their light requirements, performing well in full sun to partial shade.

Plant Care & Tips

  • Queen palms aren't self-cleaning, although dead fronds will eventually fall off. So trimming as the fronds droop will maintain the palm's beauty.
  • Be mindful of the orange fruit the palm drops, as it can create a mess. You can trim the seed pods before the fruit forms to avoid these droppings.
  • Fertilize seasonally with a granular fertilizer with micronutrients specifically for palms, including manganese.
  • They have a weaker root system than most palms, so it's best to plant them at least 10 feet from the house to prevent wind damage.
  • When planted in a row or group, maintain a distance of 4 to 5 feet or more between each tree.
  • It's worth noting that this palm isn't suitable for container growth due to its rapid growth rate.

Landscape Uses:

When it comes to landscape uses, the Queen palm's versatility shines. It can be planted alone or in a group of queens as a centerpiece in a yard, providing an impressive tropical ambiance. Alternatively, it can serve as a backdrop for a collection of smaller palms and cycads, offering an intriguing contrast in heights. Another option is to use the Queen palm as the main feature in a garden bed or to line a property line or fence, where its size and form can accentuate the structure's dimensions.

At Earth Works, we offer 15-gallon, 30-gallon, and field-grown Queen Palms all year round, supplemented with delivery and planting services. Our well-informed and friendly team is always available to assist in crafting the perfect palm tree design for your landscape. Discover other palms suitable for NE Florida



Specifications


Genus: Syagrus

Height: Up to 50'

Width: 20' to 30'

Maintenance: Very Low

Light: Full Sun - Part Sun

Growing Zone: 9-11

Fun Facts



1. Many palm fruits are edible and used for jellies, wine, and cooking sauces. 


2. Queen palms are known to be efficient air purifiers, removing pollutants from the air and promoting a healthy atmosphere.


3. Another common name is the coco palm and they are native to Brazil and other South American regions.

Light Requirement: Part Sun, Sun
Evergreen: Yes
Mature Height: 20-30 ft
Mature Width: 15-25 ft
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Bloom: Yes
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Fragrance: None