King palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana)
King palm, also known as Illawara palm
The king palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) is native to tropical regions of Australia. Its lifespan is from 50 to 150 years. The small red fruit attracts a wide variety of birds. In countries where it has been introduced as an ornamental, it can become invasive.
Key Facts About King palm
Attributes of King palm
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
20 m
Spread
3 m to 4.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Purple
Scientific Classification of King palm
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Arecales
Family
Palm
Genus
Archontophoenix
Species
King palm