Roystonea regia

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water for 24 hrs, rinse seeds and replace water, repeat process daily for 7 days

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/2" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist but not wet

Other: Germination should occur between 30-60 days.

Native to: Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast

Introduced to: El Salvador, Florida, Leeward Is., Panamá, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, USA

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Roystonea regiaRoystonea regia

Cuban Royal Palm, Florida Royal Palm, Royal Palm

In Stock: 2.777 lb (Total:2.777lb)

Roystonea regia

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2.78 lb

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Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

2,406

Quantity:

2.78 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834981

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water for 24 hrs, rinse seeds and replace water, repeat process daily for 7 days

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/2" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist but not wet

Other: Germination should occur between 30-60 days.

Native to: Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast

Introduced to: El Salvador, Florida, Leeward Is., Panamá, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, USA

Native

Introduced

Discover the breathtaking beauty and grandeur of Roystonea regia, commonly known as Royal Palm or Florida Royal Palm. With its towering presence, reaching heights of up to 100 ft and a trunk up to 2 ft in diameter, this majestic evergreen palm serves as a striking architectural element ideal for high-end homes, resorts, and urban landscapes. Native to the Caribbean and southern Florida, its stunning, dark green fronds, each measuring up to 15 ft, cascade gracefully from a smooth, silvery-gray trunk, topped by a lush green crownshaft.

Famed for its self-cleaning properties, Royal Palm sheds its old leaves naturally, while its showy inflorescences emit a snowfall-like display of pollen. Following the blooms are bountiful dark red to black fruits, favored by local birdlife. This palm thrives in full sun to part shade, exhibiting moderate drought and salt spray tolerance but requires regular fertilization to prevent nutrient deficiencies. A resilient survivor against hurricanes, it's no wonder Royal Palm is the quintessential choice for South Florida landscapes, admired for its exotic appearance and robust adaptability. Perfect for zones 10A-11, this masterpiece of nature elevates any environment to a new height of elegance.