Archontophoenix, Cape York Palm, King Palm, Peach Creek Palm, Rocky River Palm 'Peach River'

Archontophoenixtuckeri

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Archontophoenix (ar-kon-toh-FEE-niks)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Palms
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Oceanside, California

Santa Barbara, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Whittier, California

Cape Coral, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | May 2004 | positive

Excellent King palm from the Peach River area of N Australia. This palm is very similar to the Alexandrae palm but it has a limier green...Read More

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