Gulfcoast Land Designs 

Royal Palm Tree

 

Scientific Name: Roystonea oleracea

 

AKA: Cuabn Royal, Florida Royal Palm

 

Appearance: Royal Palms have a single, smooth, grey trunk with rings from old leaves. The fronds are dark green, feather-shaped leaves that reach a length of 10 feet each. 

 

Growing: Moderate growth rate at around a foot a year. Royal Palms can reach 70 feet tall. It is a very drought tolerant palm, but prefers regular watering. Easy to care for and not cold tolerant.