Maureen Gilmer
Family
Arecaceae
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Plant Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
General Description
King palm is a tall evergreen with bright green leaves, sometimes having brown scales on the paler green undersides. The trunk is straight and slender with interesting rings. Lavender-purple flowers occur on cream-colored stalks; fruits are round and bright red when mature.
The graceful king palm thrives in full sun with ample water or in partial shade. It is fast growing, but tender to prolonged modestly sub-freezing temperatures. It is best sheltered from strong winds and is most attractive planted in groups so the stately vertical trunks are accented with clouds of elegant fronds.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10 - 11
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Palm or Cycad
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
50'-80' / 15.2m - 24.4m (60)
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Width
10'-15' / 3.0m - 4.6m
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Bloom Time
Summer
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Native To
Australia
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
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Fruit Color
Red, Pink
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Light Green, Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Light Green, Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Light Green, Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Light Green, Gray Green
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Bark Color
Green, Gray
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
Yes
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Bold
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
Yes
Special Characteristics
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Bark Texture
Smooth
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Usage
Feature Plant, Tropical
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
Sometimes
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Self-Sowing
Yes