A popular choice for urban landscaping, the queen palm, gives an exotic feel to any area with its tall slender trunk and breezy-looking fronds. While native to South America, the queen palm can be found growing in most tropical and subtropical areas.
These ornamental palms can reach heights of 49ft and have glossy green, feathery fronds that billow out from the crown of the trunk. Regular pruning of the fronds is required in order to maintain the aesthetics of the tree. The palm also produces edible bright orange dates that ripen during the winter months.
For optimal growth, the queen palm prefers full sun exposure with moderate watering and is best suited for well-drained, acidic soils. A good fertilizer that is rich in manganese and iron is recommended to help keep the fronds green.
At Gregory Palm Farms, we grow all of our own palms until they are ready to be delivered to your home or business. Interested in adding a queen palm to your landscape? Email us for an estimate and pictures of our available inventory.
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