Caring for a Queen Palm

The Queen Palm tree is a humidity loving, warm weather tree that flourishes in southern states like Florida and Texas. The Queen Palm belongs to the family of Syagrus romanzoffiana, and is often also referred to as Cocos Plumosa and Jerica Syagrus romanzoffiana. This cost efficient, easy to care for palm varietal originally hails from the coasts of Brazil and South America. It grows fast and can reach heights of 50 feet and a span of 20 feet at maturity, making it a popular choice to line the streets and provide decoration.

Queen Palm Tree Growing Requirements

This warm weather tree requires access to full or partial sun, and a combination of both is best for the tree health. While it can survive in a variety of soil types, young, growing Queen Palm trees will need frequent watering and fertilization in order to reach their full potential.

Caring for the Queen Palm Tree

The Queen Palm tree will need to be fertilized a minimum of two times annually while it is growing. The best method of applying fertilizer is to measure out a ring around the base of the trunk at a distance of two feet from the trunk base. Spread the fertilizer along and away from this ring so it can soak in to the root system. Water the Queen Palm tree thoroughly after each application of fertilizer to ensure the fertilizer reaches the root system underground. Offering fertilizer in March and July is ideal. Fertilizer should be enriched with manganese and iron  for optimal health. Pruning for the Queen Palm tree should be performed in winter only when they are dormant. Prune only to remove any dead or damaged growth, including yellowed or drooping palm fronds and excess growth or debris around the base of the tree. Healthy palm fronds should be left alone.