Archontophoenix purpurea

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Mt Lewis Palm, Mt Lewis King Palm, King Palm

Archontophoenix purpurea, commonly known as the Mt Lewis King Palm Tree, is a tall and slender Palm from Australia. It carries elegant and lush, mid-green fronds, and will rapidly reach 12 m tall and 5 m wide. Archontophoenix purpurea is commonly included in topical gardens, used in avenue plantings, added to a mixed planting, grown as a specimen, used to border an entranceway, or planted as a cluster for an impressive display.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Palms
Height:	12.00 m
Spread:	5.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Avenues, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Mt Lewis Palm, Mt Lewis King Palm, King Palm

Archontophoenix purpurea Details

Archontophoenix purpurea, commonly known as the Mt Lewis King Palm Tree, is a tall and slender Palm from Australia. It carries elegant and lush, mid-green fronds, and will rapidly reach 12 m tall and 5 m wide. The trunk has a distinctive, long, purple, crown shaft. It grows best in full sun on a well-drained, semi-sheltered site, and will tolerate light frost only as well as sites with heavy soils. Archontophoenix purpurea is commonly included in topical gardens, used in avenue plantings, added to a mixed planting, grown as a specimen, used to border an entranceway, or planted as a cluster for an impressive display.