Botanical name | Syagrus romanzoffianum |
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Plant Care | ![]() Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() High Maintenance High Maintenance – Requires Regular Maintenance. ![]() Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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Common name(s) | Queen palm |
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Foliage | This tree bears lovely, plume-like arching fronds. |
Uses in landscape design | It is also perfect for colder gardens where a tropical look is required. |
Fruit | The fruit becomes a hassle when it drops, making this a very messy palm. |
Interesting info | This palm is grown all over South Africa. |
Possible problems | The fruit becomes a hassle when it drops, making this a very messy palm. Not to be planted near a pool. |
Other languages | Koninginpalm (A) |
Syagrus romanzoffianum (Queen palm)
- Botanical name: Syagrus romanzoffianum
- Common name(s): Queen palm
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A particularly attractive palm, grown all over South Africa, with a smooth trunk and lovely, plume-like arching fronds. Reaching 12–15m tall, it is ideal for medium and large gardens, and is perfect for colder gardens where a tropical look is required.
Family: –
Synonym: Cocos plumosa
Botanical Pronunciation: sigh-AY-gruss roe-man-zoff-ee-AY-nuh
Syagrus romanzoffianum requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This tree bears lovely, plume-like arching fronds.