Difference between revisions of "Roystonea oleracea"
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'''Common Name''': South American Royal Palm, Venezuelan Royal Palm | '''Common Name''': South American Royal Palm, Venezuelan Royal Palm | ||
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| − | '''''Roystonea oleracea''''' is easily the most ornamental of the genus and though it also one of the more marginal species for southern California, for those lucky enough to live in the right climate, this is one of the most spectacular palms one can grow here. | + | '''''Roystonea oleracea''''' is easily the most ornamental of the genus and though it also one of the more marginal species for southern California, for those lucky enough to live in the right climate, this is one of the most spectacular palms one can grow here. This is potentially one of the tallest pinnate palms one can grow in California. In the tropics, this palm grows over 100' and is one of the most spectacular trees for planting in groups or to line a roadway. |
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*'''Inflorescence''': 18"; highly branched; stout; often multiple in number, immediately below crownshaft pointing upright just about horizontal | *'''Inflorescence''': 18"; highly branched; stout; often multiple in number, immediately below crownshaft pointing upright just about horizontal | ||
*'''Fruit''': ovoid green to blackish purple as they ripen; 1" long | *'''Fruit''': ovoid green to blackish purple as they ripen; 1" long | ||
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*'''Wind Tolerance''': moderate to good | *'''Wind Tolerance''': moderate to good | ||
*'''Salt Tolerance''': unknown | *'''Salt Tolerance''': unknown | ||
| + | *'''Cold Tolerance''': low | ||
*'''Growth Rate''': fast | *'''Growth Rate''': fast | ||
*'''Soil Preference''': somewhat adaptable- prefers moist and well draining | *'''Soil Preference''': somewhat adaptable- prefers moist and well draining | ||
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*'''Availability''': rare but often available at palm specialty nurseries | *'''Availability''': rare but often available at palm specialty nurseries | ||
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File:Roystoneas tall again C.jpg|Hawaii, as all photos below unless marked otherwise | File:Roystoneas tall again C.jpg|Hawaii, as all photos below unless marked otherwise | ||
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File:Roystonea oleracea in fruit mall hilo.jpg| | File:Roystonea oleracea in fruit mall hilo.jpg| | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:17, 8 August 2015
Common Name: South American Royal Palm, Venezuelan Royal Palm
Roystonea oleracea is easily the most ornamental of the genus and though it also one of the more marginal species for southern California, for those lucky enough to live in the right climate, this is one of the most spectacular palms one can grow here. This is potentially one of the tallest pinnate palms one can grow in California. In the tropics, this palm grows over 100' and is one of the most spectacular trees for planting in groups or to line a roadway.
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Appearance and Biology
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Horticultural Characteristics
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Hawaii, as all photos below unless marked otherwise
Thailand
Singapore
row of Roystonea oleracea in Hilo with a replacement Roystonea regia for comparison
