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(Archontophoenix cunninghamiana)
Bangalow Palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana)
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Summary
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana, commonly known as Bangalow Palm, is an evergreen palm tree native to rainforests and gallery forests along the eastern coast of Australia. It can grow over 20 meters tall and is characterized by a slender, gray trunk topped with a crown of glossy, feather-like fronds. The violet flowers appear in midsummer, followed by red fruits that are attractive to birds, adding to the plant’s ornamental value. Bangalow Palm is not a habitat for insects or macrofauna such as rodents, making it suitable for urban environments.
Bangalow Palm is valued for its elegant form and tropical appearance, making it a popular choice for ornamental planting in parks, gardens, and as a street tree in warmer climates. It requires medium amounts of water and thrives in part shade to full sun. It prefers soils with medium drainage but is adaptable to a range of soil types. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to lethal yellowing disease. Gardeners should be aware of its potential invasiveness when grown outside its native range, as it can naturalize and outcompete local flora in similar climates.CC BY-SA 4.0
Bangalow Palm is valued for its elegant form and tropical appearance, making it a popular choice for ornamental planting in parks, gardens, and as a street tree in warmer climates. It requires medium amounts of water and thrives in part shade to full sun. It prefers soils with medium drainage but is adaptable to a range of soil types. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to lethal yellowing disease. Gardeners should be aware of its potential invasiveness when grown outside its native range, as it can naturalize and outcompete local flora in similar climates.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height: 50-70 feet
- Width: 10-15 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Purple
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade, Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Rainforests and gallery forests along the eastern coast of Australia
Other Names
Common Names: Piccabeen Bangalow Palm, Piccabeen Palm, King Palm, Illawara Palm, Picabeen Palm, Feuerpalme, Trapp-Palm
Scientific Names: , Archontophoenix cunninghamiana, Archontophoenix cunninghamii, Seaforthia elegans, Jessenia amazonum, Loroma amethystina, Loroma cunninghamiana, Ptychosperma cunninghamianum, Seaforthia cunninghamii,
GBIF Accepted Name: Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (H.Wendl.) H.Wendl. & Drude