Archontophoenix cunninghamiana
King Palm
Description
This is a beautiful plam which grows 40' or higher with a 10-15' spread. The feathery leaves can grow 10' in length and are green above and gray beneath,. It tolerates shade and can grow beneath tall trees for a long time if needed. It 's unique . It can be used as an indoor plant and will tolerate temperatures down to 28 degrees F.
Plant Type
Palm
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.