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Queen Palm Syagrus romanzoffiana
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| Exposure |
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Sun |
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| Average Height x Width |
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35’ - 60’ T x 25’ W |
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| Typical Height |
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40’ |
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| Water Requirements |
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Water regularly as needed |
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| Spacing |
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25’ - 30’ apart |
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| Cold Hardiness |
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20° - 30° F |
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| Hardiness Zone |
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10A - 11 |
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| Growth Rate |
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Fast |
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| Origin |
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Southern Brazil to Argentina |
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| Salt Tolerance |
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Moderate |
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| Drought Tolerance |
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Moderate |
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| Soil Requirements |
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Slightly acid best, but fairly adaptable |
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| Light Requirements |
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Moderate, high |
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| Nutritional Requirements |
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High |
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| Uses |
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Specimen tree |
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| Propagation |
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Seed, germinating in 3 - 6 months |
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| Human Hazards |
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Allergy to pollen |
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| Major Pest Problems |
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None |
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| Major Disease Problems |
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Manganese and potassium deficiency, ganoderma, gliocladium blight (California), phytophthora bud rot |
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Queen Palm has come the standard urban palm throughout south Florida, and is grown in southern California where supplementary water can be provided. The species is somewhat weak-rooted and can topple in strong winds. It transplants easily, grows quickly, and is bothered by few pests or diseases. The canopy of large leaves is very graceful in appearance. ”Frissletop,” caused by manganese deficiency, is frequently a problemif fertilizer is not provided periodically and The Queen Palm produces copious qualities of fruit which some consider messy. |
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