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Archontophoenix cunninghamiana - Piccabeen Palm
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana - Piccabeen Palm
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana - Piccabeen Palm
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Josiane, 01/08/2020
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The Archontophoenix cunninghamiana, better known as the King Palm, is a very beautiful species native to the subtropical forests of Australia. It is not very hardy and can only be grown in the ground in frost-free climes, but it thrives in containers, where it forms a graceful and highly decorative plant throughout the year. It is a shade-loving plant that particularly enjoys mild and humid environments.
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana belongs to the family of Arecaceae. Its trunk, called a stipe, is solitary, smooth, greyish, and marked with green rings, which are remnants of old petioles. In its natural habitat, it can reach 20 m (66 ft) in height when grown in the ground, but will remain much smaller in containers. At the top of the stipe, a crown formed of large palmate leaves called fronds, develops. These fronds are arched, divided into numerous light green, leathery, and shiny leaflets, sometimes with pendant filaments. Each leaf, which can be as long as 2 m (7 ft), slightly droops at its tip and is carried by a long petiole. Flowering occurs in summer in the form of ramified and dense inflorescences that emerge under the crown of the leaves, with a different appearance depending on whether they are male or female. Male inflorescences are shorter and somewhat resemble brooms, while female inflorescences are long, pendulous, and adorned with small purple flowers. These flowers are followed by non-edible but decorative, ovoid, bright red berries when ripe, and measuring 1.5 cm (0.6 in) in diameter.
When planted in the ground, the The Archontophoenix cunninghamiana deserves a prominent spot in front of a large shrub ensemble that will protect it from excessive sunlight. It also makes elegant rows in mild climates, including coastal areas. It requires space to fully express its beauty and grows quickly if provided with sufficient water and nutrients. It is well-suited for container cultivation and makes a stunning indoor plant for spacious well-lit entrances, verandas, and temperate greenhouses. It can sometimes be challenging to pair with other plants due to its strong personality. Reserve a corner by a pool and plant small evergreen bushes like bushy sage and teucrium, which are simple and floriferous, at its base. Strongly visual, minimalist, and colourful plants like Phormiums, precise and geometric Agaves, almost metallic Astelia chathamica, orange Hakonechloa macra Aureola in autumn, and violet and delicate Verbena bonariensis can accompany it in a striking and easy-to-maintain flower bed.
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This palm tree shows quite a rapid growth, especially when regularly watered in hot climates. It is intolerant of scorching exposure but loves tropical, mild and humid environments. Plant the hardy King Palm in the ground in very mild climates (it suffers below -4°C (24.8 °F)), or in a very large container to overwinter under cover in other regions. It must be protected when cold weather is forecast by tightly binding the crown of leaves to protect the plant's heart. set it in partial shade, in humus-rich, light, flexible, well-drained soil that remains moist throughout the year, including in summer. It does not tolerate drought. Easy to grow, it requires little maintenance except for pruning the oldest fronds close to the stem.
Container cultivation:
Choose a very large pot or a perforated bottom container, with a capacity of 75 to 100 litres. Prepare a mixture of 50% loam, 25% heath soil or humus, and 25% sand. Mix well. Partially fill your container after placing a drainage layer at the bottom (clay balls, gravel, broken terracotta pots...). Place your palm tree on the mixture, so that the base (the area where the roots originate) does not exceed the top of the pot but is not buried too deep under the substrate either. Add the rest of the mixture around the root ball, firming it down. Water in several stages to saturate the substrate with water and remove air. Place your palm tree in a very bright place, avoiding harsh sunlight. Outdoors, place it in partial shade, avoiding full sun which can burn its foliage. After two weeks in partial shade, you can gradually expose it to the sun.
Diseases and pests:
In the south of France and Spain where they are often planted, large palm trees are victims of parasites such as the dreaded and widespread Paysandra archon moth, which is active even in England. Specific treatments are now available as a preventive measure. The red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) has been present in our climates since 2006. The symptoms are as follows: fronds cut, dried or yellowing. These pests attack numerous palm species, with a fatal outcome: the leaves irreversibly and completely dry out as soon as the heart of the stem harbours larvae.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.