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Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) growing in South Florida
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Queen Palm — South Florida Plant Guide

Syagrus romanzoffiana

Family: Arecaceae · Palm

Usos en Paisajismo

specimenstreet tree

Etiquetas de Estilo

tropical

Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial Sun

Requisitos de Agua

Moderate5/10

Water deeply 2–3 times per week during establishment, then reduce to weekly once roots are established.

Moderate water needs. Performs noticeably worse on South Florida's alkaline, limestone-influenced soils without a consistent micronutrient (manganese, boron, iron) supplementation program — irrigation alone will not resolve the deficiency symptoms common to this species here.

Suelo y Fertilización

sandylimestonefill

Fertilizer: 8-2-12+4Mg controlled-release palm fertilizer

Schedule: 8-2-12+4Mg palm-special fertilizer, 3-4x per year. This species shows deficiency symptoms faster and more visibly than most South Florida palms without a consistent program.

Tolerancia a la Sal

Moderate (6/10) — some protection from direct spray recommended
Altura Madura
4050 ft
Ancho Maduro
2025 ft
Tasa de Crecimiento
fast
Demanda de Agua
5/10
Grado Florida
Florida
Costo Instalado
$$
Zonas USDA
9b, 10a, 10b, 11
Estado FLEPPC
FLEPPC Category II
Calificación Iguana
3/10

Dónde Comprar en el Sur de Florida

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Preguntas Frecuentes

How fast does Queen Palm grow in South Florida?

Queen Palm has a fast growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Queen Palm safe for pets?

Yes, Queen Palm is considered pet-safe.

How much water does Queen Palm need in South Florida?

Moderate water needs (5/10). Water deeply 2–3 times per week during establishment, then reduce to weekly once roots are established.

Can Queen Palm tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Queen Palm has moderate salt tolerance (6/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.

Is Queen Palm available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Queen Palm is classified as: allowed. Common landscape and street palm.

Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Common landscape and street palm..

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.

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Broward County

Allowed

Common..

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

Ver Guía del Condado →

Palm Beach County

Allowed

Common; tolerates the county's slightly cooler winters better than most feather palms..

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.

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Collier County

Allowed

Common landscape palm..

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

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Monroe County

Allowed

Moderately common; less dominant than Coconut or Sabal Palm in the Keys..

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.

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