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Queen Palm
Syagrus romanzoffianum


Majestic palm, with a slender trunk, usually to about 50ft.

Description: Medium sized to tall palm tree usually to 25-50ft.

Hardiness: It is mildly hardy, surviving temperatures to 25F.

Growing Environment: 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.

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.

Native Range: Native to Brazil.