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ROYSTONEA
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Approximately 10-12 species found throughout the islands of the Carribean & bordering continental areas such as Florida, Mexico, eastern Central America & northern South America |
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Pritchardia |
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| Growing Comments: |
Roystonea palms are very impressive palms & look great planted as single individuals, in groups or rows. Easy to grow & all are relatively fast at about 6.0-6.5 on a 1-10 scale. |
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R. regia |
| R. oleracea |
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| a.k.a. Royal Palm |
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Row of R. oleracea, December 2005
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July 2006
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Trunk and crown shaft |
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| R. regia |
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R. regia planted as double, March 2006 |
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R. regia planted as triple, July 2006 |
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