King Palm

(Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) - Its glossy bright green crown, deep green fronds and majestic trunk is why it has long been the pinnacle of any tropical or jungle landscape. The King Palm is the most stately and beautiful palm available for the Southern California climate. They are very hardy, drought tolerant requiring little water, low maintenance and is a quick growing palm. It loves rich soil, lots of nutrition, and ample water. You can get a 15g plant up to 25 feet in about 10 years or a bit longer. If given partial sun, they seem to stretch (out of competition for sun) and grow a bit faster. They definitely are a good canopy-forming tree. Eventually maximum height is about 50 feet. Zone: USDA: 9b-12 Frost Tolerance: 28°F (-2°C) when mature, young plants are more cold sensitive Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade. Origin: Australia