Roystonea regia
   
Origin:-

The Caribbean Islands and surrounding mainland

 Roystonea regia
Conservation Status:-

Endangered
Sun Requirements:-

Full sun
Water Requirements:-

High
Minimum Temperature:-

-2 Degrees C
Overall Height:-

Up to 80 feet feet
Spread:-

12-15 feet feet
Trunk:-

Solitary, 12-18 inches in diameter, noticeably swollen at the base, light grey, texture is smooth and uniformly ringed with old leaf scars
Crownshaft:-

Yes
Leaf:-

Pinnate, up to 10 feet long and bright green
Flowers:-

White flowers on 3-4 foot long inflorescences
Fruit:-

½ an inch in diameter, and purple when ripe
Sex:-

Monoecious, male and female flowers occur on the same plant
Pests & Diseases:-

No major pests and diseases
Seed Germination:-

Easily and quickly, up to 1-3 months
 

Named in honour of General Roy Stone
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