Roystonea elata

Royal Palm

Family: Arecaceae Palm


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 10A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Specimen, street tree
Height 50' to 75' / 15.20m to 22.80m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black, purple
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Palm, upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America