Archontophoenix alexandrae Alexandra Palm

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Archontophoenix alexandrae, commonly known as the Alexandra Palm, King Palm or Feather Palmis, is a tall palm with a slender grey trunk covered in rings of leaf scars and enlarged at the base. It carries long, arching, elegant, mid-green fronds held as a crown on a slender trunk. In summer, cream to yellow flowers open in large sprays, followed by pinkish-red fruit. Archontophoenix alexandrae is commonly included in tropical gardens, used in avenue plantings, grown as a specimen, used to border an entranceway, or planted as a cluster for an impressive display. Soil: Moist soil with added organic matter and will tolerate some bogginess. Conditions: Full sun. Frost tender, and protect from wind when young. Size: Height 10m x width 5m Show more