Archontophoenix purpurea
PURPLE KING PALM, MOUNT LEWIS KING PALM
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to occasionally flooded

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
25m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Pruning: Remove spent leaves as necessary.

 
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Archontophoenix purpurea
PURPLE KING PALM, MOUNT LEWIS KING PALM
Arecaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to occasionally flooded

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
25m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: cream

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: silver-grey underneath

Ornamental Fruit: red

Bark & Stems: purple-flushed crownshaft, ringed stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental, formal, contemporary & coastal designs

Uses: large planter

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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