Palm Trees – Queen Palm Tree 

• Queen palm tree 

Botanical name: syagrus romanzoffiana 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 50 ft in height with up to a 30 ft spread 

Bloom time: summer 

Hardy zone: zones 10-13 

Flower color: yellow 

Foliage color: green/yellow/brown 

Growth rate: grows at least 2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: remove fronds as they brown as needed, save all heavy pruning to maintain desired size and shape for the late winter/early spring 

Propagation methods: sowing 

Landscape use: coastal landscape staple, focal point, driveway lining, creating shade

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: attracts pollinators, pet-friendly, heat tolerant

Watering instructions: requires deep watering sessions, allowing the first 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a palm tree liquid fertilizer once a month in the spring months and resume the same schedule in the fall months 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam/sand 

Companion plants: crotons, hibiscus, variegated ginger, lantana 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: yes