Alexandra palms, Archontophoenix alexandrae, dominate the forest in the flood zone beside Freshwater Creek, Cairns, Queensland

(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)

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Palm - Alexander

Archontophoenix alexandre
A 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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