Royal Palm Tree Facts

Definition

• The royal palm tree is one species in the palm tree family, scientific name Roystonea Regia.
  
  

Height

• The royal palm can grow to between 80 and 100 feet high, with a growth rate of about 1 foot a year.
  
  

Characteristics

• The royal palm is crowned at the top with long leaves that can reach up to 3 feet in length. This palm has small purple fruits that are inedible, and flowers in the summer with yellow blooms at the crown.
  
  

Location

• The royal palm grows in Central and South America, the Caribbean, and parts of California, Florida and Texas.
  
  

Growing Conditions

• The royal palm is an evergreen tree in tropical locations, and likes warm conditions, full sun and water.
  
  

Pests

• The royal palm tree's main insect enemy is the royal palm bug, which likes to feed on young palm leaves.