Name: Roystonea Regia "Royal Palm" 2-3Meters High 20Liter
SKU: LET138
Price: 440.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Roystonea Regia "Royal Palm" 2-3Meters High 20Liter

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Product Details

Weight: 20.00 kg

Product Description

The Royal Palm is a magnificent, fast-growing tropical palm renowned for its tall, smooth grey trunk, glossy green crownshaft and large, graceful feathery fronds. It is one of the most striking palms for creating a grand, architectural feature in large gardens and landscaped spaces.

As it matures, Roystonea regia can reach approximately 15–21 metres, with a broad crown, so it needs plenty of space to develop properly. It is particularly impressive when planted as a specimen or in formal rows along driveways, avenues and large landscaped areas.

Common Names

Royal Palm
Cuban Royal Palm
Florida Royal Palm
Cuban Royal Palm Tree

Product Details

Botanical Name: Roystonea regia
Plant Type: Evergreen palm
Growth Habit: Solitary, upright palm
Foliage: Large, arching, feathery green fronds
Trunk: Smooth, pale grey with a distinctive green crownshaft
Origin: Cuba
Mature Height: Approximately 15–21 m
Light: Full sun

Benefits

🌴 Dramatic architectural feature
🌿 Evergreen foliage
☀️ Excellent full-sun palm
🏡 Creates a prestigious tropical appearance
🌴 Excellent specimen tree
🌿 Suitable for formal avenue planting
💧 Moderately drought tolerant once established

Recommended Growing Medium & Compost

Roystonea regia performs best in fertile, well-drained loamy soil. South African plant guidance specifically recommends fertile, well-drained soils for this palm.

Recommended for planting:

Good-quality loamy garden soil
Well-decomposed compost incorporated into the planting area
Organic matter to improve soil structure
Good drainage

Avoid planting in areas where water remains permanently stagnant around the roots.

Recommended Fertiliser

Use a quality palm-specific slow-release fertiliser containing the major nutrients and palm micronutrients.

A suitable palm fertiliser should ideally provide:

Nitrogen (N)
Phosphorus (P)
Potassium (K)
Magnesium
Manganese
Iron and other trace elements

Apply according to the manufacturer's recommended rate during active growth. The documented care requirements describe the Royal Palm's nutritional requirements as moderate.

Growing Conditions

☀️ Full sun: 6+ hours of direct sunlight is ideal
💧 Water: Moderate, regular watering
🌱 Soil: Fertile, loamy and well drained
🌴 Space: Requires substantial space as it matures
🌡️ Climate: Best in warm subtropical to tropical conditions
❄️ Frost: Frost sensitive; protect young plants from severe cold

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