king palm
Archontophoenix alexandrae
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size30 to 80 feet tall10 to 15 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral, alkaline
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
King palm (Archontophoenix alexandrae) is a tree for low maintenance landscapes and xeriscape. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. It stays evergreen and draws birds to the garden.
Pairs well with Cycad, Cape leadwort, and Coral plant.