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Archontophoenix alexandrae (Archontophoenix alexandrae)
TreeCouncil listedAustralian native
Archontophoenix alexandrae
Archontophoenix

Archontophoenix alexandrae, commonly known as Alexandra palm, king palm, northern Bangalow palm, or feather palm, is a palm endemic to Queensland, Australia. It was named in honour of Princess Alexandra of Denmark, but is often erroneously referred to by the misnomer Alexander palm.

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Classification

Genus
Archontophoenix
Climate
temperate, subtropical

Archontophoenix alexandrae belongs to the Archontophoenix genus. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.

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Cultivation

Care sheet.

Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
Landscape use

Maintain current usage

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Companions

Species we plant alongside Archontophoenix alexandrae.

Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana)
TreeCouncil listed
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

Rengarenga (Arthropodium cirratum)
Arthropodium cirratum

Rengarenga

Asparagus densiflorus
Asparagus densiflorus

Asparagus densiflorus

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Further reading

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    Archontophoenix alexandrae taxon photographAtlas of Living Australia image service
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