Queen Palm
Syagrus romanzoffiana
Also listed as Arecastrum romanzoffianum, Calappa acrocomioides
Also known as Giriba Palm
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An elegant tropical palm with long, feathery green fronds that create an airy, tropical appearance. It grows moderately fast and makes an excellent shade tree and landscape specimen in warm climates.
Why grow it
Queen Palm grows faster than many tropical palms while maintaining a relatively compact, manageable size suitable for residential landscapes. It tolerates a wider range of soil conditions than some competing species like Cocos nucifera, though it still prefers well-draining soil in warm climates (USDA zones 9b-11). Its feathery fronds provide overhead shade without the dense canopy of larger palms, making it useful for multi-story garden design.
Watch out for
This palm develops a substantial root system that can lift nearby pavement or interfere with underground utilities if planted too close to hardscape or infrastructure. In areas with strong winds or wet, heavy soils, it may require staking during establishment. Nutrient deficiencies, particularly potassium, can develop in sandy or highly leached soils without supplemental fertilization.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Arecaceae
Native Range
Brazil
Seasonality
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
An elegant tropical palm with long, feathery green fronds that create an airy, tropical appearance. It grows moderately fast and makes an excellent shade tree and landscape specimen in warm climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Queen Palm grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Queen Palm grows faster than many tropical palms while maintaining a relatively compact, manageable size suitable for residential landscapes. It tolerates a wider range of soil conditions than some competing species like Cocos nucifera, though it still prefers well-draining soil in warm climates (USDA zones 9b-11). Its feathery fronds provide overhead shade without the dense canopy of larger palms, making it useful for multi-story garden design.
Watch out for
This palm develops a substantial root system that can lift nearby pavement or interfere with underground utilities if planted too close to hardscape or infrastructure. In areas with strong winds or wet, heavy soils, it may require staking during establishment. Nutrient deficiencies, particularly potassium, can develop in sandy or highly leached soils without supplemental fertilization.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Arecaceae
Native Range
Brazil
Seasonality
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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