The Alexandra Palm (Archontophoenix alexandrae) is endemic to Queensland, Australia. It is also called feather palm, king palm, or northern Bangalow palm, loved for its clean, visual appearance. Hence, ideal for improving the looks of a backyard or landscape. It was named after Princess Alexandra of Denmark. The palm is tall, preferring to grow in solitary conditions and possess a swollen base. Its crown is usually graceful and has eight to ten pinnate and feather-like fronds that are dark green above but silver-grey underneath. The fruits are green when young but turn bright red as they ripen. It has a moderate growth rate, prefers acidic but well-drained soil, and subtropical or tropical climatic conditions.
Alexandra Palms have an overall height between 49.2’-82’ (15-25 m) and spread diameter of 23’-28.5’ (7-8.7 m). The trunk of the Alexandra Palm has a diameter of 9.8”-19.7” (25-50 cm) with leaf lengths between 11.5’-14.8’ (3.5-4.5 m).
The Alexandra Palm (Archontophoenix alexandrae) is endemic to Queensland, Australia. It is also called feather palm, king palm, or northern Bangalow palm, loved for its clean, visual appearance. Hence, ideal for improving the looks of a backyard or landscape. It was named after Princess Alexandra of Denmark. The palm is tall, preferring to grow in solitary conditions and possess a swollen base. Its crown is usually graceful and has eight to ten pinnate and feather-like fronds that are dark green above but silver-grey underneath. The fruits are green when young but turn bright red as they ripen. It has a moderate growth rate, prefers acidic but well-drained soil, and subtropical or tropical climatic conditions.
Alexandra Palms have an overall height between 49.2’-82’ (15-25 m) and spread diameter of 23’-28.5’ (7-8.7 m). The trunk of the Alexandra Palm has a diameter of 9.8”-19.7” (25-50 cm) with leaf lengths between 11.5’-14.8’ (3.5-4.5 m).
