Queen Palm
Syagrus romanzoffiana
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Queen Palm
Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) is a tall, fast-growing South American palm with a smooth, ringed gray trunk and a full canopy of long, arching pinnate fronds. It produces drooping clusters of small orange fruits and is one of the most widely planted ornamental palms in tropical and subtropical landscapes. Starting at $54.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter. May need protection below 25°F.
Care essentials
Plant in full sun; Queen Palm requires direct sun to thrive and maintain its full, arching canopy. Shading causes slow growth and sparse frond development.
Water regularly during establishment and during drought; once established, moderate supplemental irrigation improves appearance and growth. Ensure well-drained soil to prevent root rot.
Apply a slow-release palm fertilizer with high manganese and magnesium (such as an 8-2-12-4 formulation) three times per year. Queen Palms in NE Florida are highly susceptible to manganese and magnesium deficiencies in sandy, acidic soils; never prune green fronds. Be aware of Ganoderma butt rot and Fusarium wilt — disinfect pruning tools between trees.
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Common questions
Is Queen Palm a good plant for St. Augustine?
Queen Palm is a palm for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 40-50 feet × 20-25 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.