Queen palm

Queen palm has earned its common name. The majestic 15-foot-long leaves are medium to dark green on top and silvery green underneath and have a graceful, arching shape. When the wind blows, they add a wonderful sense of motion to the landscape.

Light:

Sun

Zones:

10-11

Plant Type:

Tree

Plant Height:

10-60 feet tall

Plant Width:

5-18 feet wide

Landscape Uses:

Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Attractive Foliage,Tolerates Wet Soil

Top Varieties

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Arikury palm

(Syagrus schizophylla) is smaller than other species and grows in light shade or full sun. It grows 12 feet tall and 7 feet wide. Zones 10-11
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Licury palm

(Syagrus coronata) is a single-trunk palm with spirally arranged old leaf bases. It grows 35 feet tall and 15 feet wide. The 10-foot-long feathery leaves are deep olive-green on top and silvery green underneath. Zones 10-11
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Overtop palm

(Syagrus amara) forms a long gray trunk with a swollen base. It is a moderately fast grower reaching 60 feet tall and 15 feet wide. It is less drought-tolerant than queen palm, preferring a moderate amount of water. Zones 10-11
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Propagation

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Seed