Common Name:  Alexandra Palm

Botanical Name:  Ptychosperma alexandrae

Subfamily:  Arecaceae

Plant Type:  Group Palm Tree

Origin:  Australia

Zones:  10 - 11

Height:  30' meters tall

Rate of Growth:  fast growing

Salt Tolerance:  High

Soil Requirements:  prefer moist, fertile soil

Water Requirements:  tolerate both boggy conditions and dry spells

Nutritional Requirements:  Moderate

Light Requirements:  partial shade when young and full sun once the crown reaches full height

Form:  Trunk gray, up to ca. 30 meters tall.

Leaves:  Pinnately compound, reduplicate; twisted 90° near tip.

Climate: Young Archontophoenix trees will not tolerate frost, but adult plants may stand 28 F

Inflorescence:  Inflorescences up to 70 cm long

Fruits:  Pinkish Red

Pests or diseases:  may be damaged by spider mites.

Uses:  Ornamental tree

Bad Habits:  Drying winds can burn foliage.  Irrigate during prolonged drought.

Cost:  $$ - $$$ -- Reasonable to Expensive

Propagation:  germinating wherever they fall, germinates quickly and easily