Queen
Palm
 Syagrus
(formerly Arecastrum) romanzoffianum
Spanish: Cocos Plumosa
Height: 7.5-15 m
Spread: 4.5-7.5 m
Leaf: 45-90 cm
The Queen Palm has a grey
stem and dark green feathery leaves and makes a very elegant tree.
Care: The Queen Palm prefers
full sun and well-drained acidic soils. Avoid positions exposed
to strong winds. Alkaline soils should also be avoided. Growth
can be rapid in moist, fertilized conditions. Use restraint when
pruning leaves.
This specimen can be found
outside Carrefour in Estepona.
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