Queen Palm
Queen Palm
(Syagrus Romanzoffiana)
The Queen Palm is one of the most landscaped palm trees in Florida. It grows relatively fast to heights of 65 feet tall and is cold hardy to around 22F.
Typical Height: 40'
Subfamily: Arecoideae
Tribe: Arecoideae
Hardiness Zone:10A-11
Growth rate: Fast
Origin: Southern Brazil to Argentina
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Drought Tolerence: Moderate
Mature queen Palm Trees Daytona Beach Area
Soil Requirements: Slightly acid best, but fairly adaptible
Light Requirements: Moderate, High
Nutritional Requirements: High
Propagation: Seed, germinating in 3 to 6 months
Human Hazards: Allergy to pollen
Major pest Problems: none
Major Disease or Physiological Problems: Manganese and potassium deficiency, ganoderma, gliocladium blight, phytophthora bud rot.
