Archontophoenix, Hardy King Palm, Illawarra King Palm 'Illawarra'

Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Archontophoenix (ar-kon-toh-FEE-niks)
Species
cunninghamiana (kun-ing-ham-ee-AY-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Palms
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hayward, California

San Leandro, California

Orlando, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Hayward, CA | August 2012 | positive

Said to be the fastest growing Archontophoenix species in California's cool coastal area's. One claimed they can grow 3' a year. Whats in...Read More

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