Common Name: Alexandra Palm, Feather Palm, King Palm, or Northern Bangalow Palm
Botanical Name: Archontophoenix alexandrae
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: Non-Hazardous
Medicinal Uses: None
Common Descriptions:
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Flowering
Frost Tolerant (25°F/-4°C)
Shrub
Tree
Average Width Growth: 10 Feet - 20 Feet
Average Height Growth: 40 Feet - 80 Feet
Plant Spacing: 5 Feet - 15 Feet
Root System: Horizontal & Vertical, Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 15 Years - 30 Years
Hardy Zones: 9A - 11B
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Summer
Fertilizing Seasons: Spring - Summer
Applicable Fertilizing: All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner. If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day.
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.
King Palm
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