Uses

The queen palm is a commonly planted ornamental along streets, grown for its pretty, archetypical palm tree look. Its orange fruits can also be eaten.

Plant Cultivation

Medium sized to tall palm tree usually to 25-50ft. It is mildly hardy, surviving temperatures to 25F. The queen palm needs fairly regular watering in hot or dry climates. It is a fast-grower, and fairly adapatable to various soils and climates. Propagation: By seeds, which can take several months to germinate.

Origin and Distribution

Native to Brazil.