Description

The Queen palm or the Pindo as we usually call it, really does strike a regal pose in the landscape. Growing to maximum height of about 50 feet, this palm has a smooth straight gray trunk ringed with evenly spaced leaf scars and topped with a large canopy of feathery plumes.

During the summer season the Pindo decks herself out with impressive flower structures. In early winter she takes on a sporty look when huge amounts of fruit appear. Bright orange 1 inch oval "dates" hang in impressive 6' bunches creating a colorful show.


Location
Native to Brazil, Paraguay and northern Argentina in South America. This palm is now widely planted as a landscape item.

Culture
Queen palm is tolerant but prefers enriched sandy soils. We Fertilize this specie twice a year in spring and summer with a fertilizer that contains micronutrients, especially manganese.

Usage
The Queen palm is commonly used in natural groupings and in frame views. This is an excellent palm for lining streets and boulevards. It can succeed in urban environments if maintained with adequate moisture. Queen palm is easy to grow in pots outdoors.

Our Different Species:

Acrocomia aculeata
Arecastrum romanzoffianum
Butia capitata
Butia yatay
Copernicia alba


Cycas revoluta
Phoenix canariensis
Phoenix roebelenii
Trithrinax campestris
 

Arecastrum romanzoffianum



Arecastrum romanzoffianum