Bangalow palm Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

ABOUT
A. cunninghamiana is a tree-like evergreen palm to 15m, with a single trunk and pinnate leaves to 4m long. Flowers small, lilac, in large racemes on mature trees, followed by red fruit
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Arecaceae
Synonyms
bangalow palm Illawara palm piccabeen piccabben see more
Common names
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana 'Illawara'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
Higher than 12 metres
Spread
4-8 metres
Hardiness zones
H1B
Light
Partial Shade
Pruning
Minimal pruning required; remove dead leaves by cutting close to the leaf base leaving stubs to create a neat pattern
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Architectural
Propogation
Propagate by seed sown in spring at 24-27°C (75-81°F). Keep compost moist and air humid
Pests
Glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem under glass
Diseases
Generally disease free
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