Purple King Palm Tree
The Purple King Palm Tree, scientific name Archontophoenix purpurea, is a close relative to the King Palm. It is definitely an exotic and rare palm that is well-known for its stunning reddish purple crownshaft. The Purple King Palm is also known as Mount Lewis King, Purple Piccabean Palm, and Purple Palm. It is native to Australia.
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Height: Up to 20 – 30ft
Light Req: Partial shade
Water Req: Moderate
Cold Tolerance: down to 25F
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King Palm Tree Description
Archontophoenix purpurea is a fast growing palm that can grow up to 30-50ft tall with a spread of about 12-15 ft. It has a single smooth gray trunk, a little swollen at the base, about 1ft in diameter, prominently ringed with the scars of shed fronds. It takes several years for the palm to develop a stunning reddish purple crownshaft that makes a striking contrast against the dark green leaves.
Crownshaft is topped with stiff pinnate, or feather-like fronds that range from dark green to light green on the top and shiny silver on the bottom. They are about 7-12ft long, with 50-60 flat leaflets that are 13-14 inches long.
The Purple King Palm produces white-creamy flowers that hang in clusters. Flowers are supported by 2ft long inflorescence that grows from where crownshaft meets the trunk. Flowers are followed by berry-like fruits that turn red when ripe. They are 1/5 inch long, with a single seed inside.
The Purple King Palm can tolerate cold down to 25F. Purple King Palm Tree can also grow indoors.
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A lot of palm trees die from fertilizer root burn and nutritional deficiencies. To avoid these problems, use fertilizer that has continues release formula, which feeds your palm tree for few months, rather than using a cheap fertilizer that will wash away after 2-3 rains.
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I have two King palms that we planted in May 09. We live in Beaumont CA 20 minutes west of Palm Springs. Would you know why the trunk would be turning yellow and some of the leaves turning brown. Thanks for any advice.
Kathleen