Also known as Cuban Royal Palm or Florida Royal Palm, this palm tree grows up to 50-70' tall. It has a smooth, stout trunk with 14-16 fronds that reach up to 13' long. Seedlings average 1.7” of growth per year.
Approx seeds per order 20
Planting Information:
Type: Tree
Sun: Full
Planting Depth: 1-2”
Spacing: 20-30'
Water: Moderate
Days to Maturity/Bloom: --
Height: 50-70'
Zones: 10-11
Soak seeds in a cool water for 24-48 hours to increase germination results. After soaking, wrap the seeds in a damp paper towel. Put the paper towel in a plastic bag and place the bag in a warm, sunny location, like a window sill. Germination may take awhile, possibly up to 10 weeks, so be patient! Every week, replace the paper towels with new, clean, moistened ones. This is to prevent mold from developing. When small white sprouts begin to appear, the dates are ready to be planted in soil.
Plant seeds in a tropical palm or cactus-specific potting soil. They like slightly damp soil, never soggy. Do not over-water them.
As the seedlings grow, transplant them to larger pots once they outgrow the one they're in. If your climate is amenable, transplant trees outside once they reach 3-4 feet. Otherwise, keep it indoors in a warm, sunny location. It will only grow as tall as the potting container allows.