Queen Palm
TREES
GENUS/SPECIES
Syagrus romanzoffiana
FAMILY
Arecaceae
SYNONYMS
Common: Cocos Palm
DISTRIBUTION
Southern and central Florida
Human Product Number - 216
Veterinary Product Number - 216
Comments
The Queen Palm is not native to North America but has been introduced to select areas of the US as a popular ornamental garden tree. It is a fast-growing, medium-sized palm tree, reaching a height of 30-50 feet. Trunk size is variable, ranging from 6-20 inches. The fruit is bright orange with approximately 6-foot bunches containing 1-inch oval fruits. The large, pinnate leaves typically have around 300 leaflets, with each leaflet around 18 inches in length and 1-2 inches wide.
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