(1/1) Alexandra palms, Archontophoenix alexandrae, dominate the forest in the flood zone beside Freshwater Creek, Cairns, Queensland By Steve Fitzgerald [CC BY-SA 4.0] (Photo Credits)
Palm - Alexander
Archontophoenix alexandreA tall slender palm with a distinctive swollen base. The white underside of the fronds separates it from the similar A. cunninghamii. Needs protection from both frost and full sun. If you ever have to remove them, the heart is also edible and quite palata... Read More
$4.90 ($4.90-$17.90 choose a size)
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Specifications of Palm - Alexander
Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 5-10m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Water Requirements Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 5+ Years
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%), Shade (Sun:0-50%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
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