Plant Database
Queen Palm
Syagrus romanzoffiana
The Queen Palm is a fast-growing, graceful, and commonly planted avenue tree in warm climates. It has a tall, smooth, grey trunk that is often slightly swollen at the base, crowned by a large, open canopy of long, gently arching, feathery (pinnate) fronds. It produces large, hanging clusters of orange dates. While it provides quick shade and a tropical look, it requires regular deep watering and nutrient-rich soil to prevent deficiencies that cause frizzled or stunted new growth.
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Fast-Growing & Gracefully Arching: Quickly reaches heights of 40-50 feet with a soft, weeping canopy of pinnate leaves.
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Popular Avenue or Lawn Tree: Widely used for its rapid growth and elegant silhouette along streets and in parks.
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Requires Consistent Care: Needs regular, deep watering and fertilization with palm-specific nutrients (especially manganese and potassium) to stay healthy.
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Can Be Messy: Drops large fronds, flower husks, and abundant fruit, requiring cleanup.
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Warm Climate Tree: Suitable for frost-free areas (zones 9b-11).