Queen Palms freeze most winters here in zone 8b South Louisiana, U.S., and have to be replanted every year making them infeasible. I've had this tree 4 to 5 years now and have had good luck with it except for having to add sul-po-mag a couple summers. It is planted next to a concrete sidewalk which causes the soil to become alkaline after a year or so. It responds to the treatment fine so far. I really like the 50% shade frond habit. It has appealing shape and fronds stay green longer than most palms requiring fewer removals. It flowers profusely all spring and summer just like this and I am growing seedlings in my greenhouse to plant more.
In 3 years the seedlings have outgrown Phoenix canariensess, sylvestris, Butia, very close to Washingtonia, however I do not believe it becomes as tall as canariensis. The plant is fairly new to these parts, and I don't know much about it other than its being cold hardy which is pretty special here. I have it outside my dining room window, love it next to the house. It's no trouble and If you like palms I think you should consider it.
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| Fresh opened spathe and flower. |
