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Common
Name: King Palms
Botanical Name: Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana
Trunk Type: Solitary, thick
Leaf Type: Arching, green above and silver
green on the underside, 10-15 ft. in length
Fruit/Flowering: Fruit is oviod, 1.5cm
Mature Size: Up to 50 ft. tall, 15 ft. spread
Climate: Tropical to sub-tropical, sensitive
to cold
Minimum Survival Temperatures: 26.9 F
Culture: This palm is best planted from containers,
it is very fickle when field dug and requires high maintenance
to survive. Like most palms King Palms like a sandy soil, medium
to good drainage. They do best along the temperate coastal areas
and inland to where daytime temperatures seldom get above 87
to 92 for the hot months. The fronds suffer heat damage easily.
When possible, plant where palms will receive a breeze as they
grow better with good ventilation. In hotter areas plant on
north side or area that gets morning sun. Use a palm fertilizer
that incorporates a complete trace element package, as King
Palms are heavy feeders. Remove any dead or damage fronds at
planting and handle with care when installing. A foliar spray
mix at 50% of recommended strength can be applied at planting
to insure the palm grows at optimum rates and health. Simply
spray to the point of run-off on foliage. Consult trade references
or your local professional for recommendations for foliar sprays.
Kendall Palms offers King Palms in all sizes for residential
and commercial installations. |
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