{"product_id":"alexandra-palm-archontophoenix-alexandrae","title":"Alexandra Palm - Archontophoenix alexandrae","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlexandra Palm (\u003cem\u003eArchontophoenix alexandrae\u003c\/em\u003e) is the classic tall, straight palm of Queensland and New South Wales, topped with long arching deep green fronds. It grows to about 20m high with a crown around 6m wide, so it is a landscape palm rather than a small garden plant. It establishes quickly, which is why it is chosen for a tropical look in a hurry in frost-free gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA grey banded trunk.\u003c\/strong\u003e The straight trunk is grey with horizontal bands, and it carries a graceful crown of arching fronds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows fast and settles in quickly, so it creates a tropical feel sooner than most palms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true Australian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It comes from Queensland and New South Wales and suits a native rainforest planting as well as a tropical garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit for birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flowers hang in bunches and are followed by long tails of bright red berries, a favourite of wompoo doves and metallic starlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles wet weather.\u003c\/strong\u003e It withstands seasonal flooding and heavy rainfall, so wet seasons do not stop it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand entrances and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart in a row to frame a driveway or entry, or in a small grove to build a canopy. The tall trunks create a formal, dramatic approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical and rainforest gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Underplant with native gingers and ferns for a lush, layered look under the canopy of fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers while young.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny spot and a large pot suit a young palm for a few years. It will need planting out in the ground as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Alexandra Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It needs a frost-free position, so it suits tropical and subtropical gardens and warm temperate coastal gardens without frost. Protect young palms from any cold snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil, though it copes with wet ground and seasonal flooding better than most palms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, and give it plenty of water in extended dry seasons. For fast growth and lush fronds, feed with a liquid fertiliser monthly through the growing season, September to February.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed. Remove fronds only once they have turned brown and hang down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Alexandra Palm as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10, in 200mm pots in packs of 6 and as single 300mm pots. A tube looks small beside the mature palm, though it grows quickly. The 300mm pots give a more substantial plant for a feature position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eGuide to palm tree varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/bangalow-palm-care-guide\"\u003eBangalow palm care guide, a close relative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse all palm trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it too big for my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reaches about 20m high with a 6m crown, so it needs room well away from buildings and fences. For a small garden, choose a smaller palm. For acreage, a grove or entrance, it is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Protect it from frost, especially while young. Grow it in tropical, subtropical or frost-free coastal gardens, or in a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly for a palm. Mulching, regular water in dry weather and a monthly liquid feed from September to February all help the fronds stay lush and the growth steady.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787162452287,"sku":"ARC-ALE-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787162485055,"sku":"ARC-ALE-140MM-P10","price":207.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787162517823,"sku":"ARC-ALE-200MM-P6","price":250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67787162550591,"sku":"ARC-ALE-300MM","price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/alexandra-palm-archontophoenix-alexandrae.jpg?v=1792149233","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/alexandra-palm-archontophoenix-alexandrae","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}