{"product_id":"archontophoenix-cunninghamiana","title":"Archontophoenix cunninghamiana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArchontophoenix cunninghamiana\u003c\/em\u003e, the bangalow or piccabeen palm, is a tall, single-stemmed feather palm with a smooth green crownshaft, native to the rainforests, gullies and swampy forests of eastern Australia. It is the most southerly member of its genus, and its leaflets are green on both sides. Large clusters of lilac to purple flowers hang below the crownshaft and ripen into masses of shiny scarlet fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing, self-cleaning and comparatively cold tolerant, it is sold widely as the king palm and is one of the most commonly planted crownshaft palms in mild climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queensland and New South Wales, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly 20–25 m in the wild, up to 30 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast, and it keeps growing through cool winters if well watered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e shade-tolerant when young; grows faster in full sun or half shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e plentiful, especially in dry spells; copes with poorly drained ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e about −4 °C for brief frosts once established; protect young plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors \/ outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e an outdoor palm for sheltered gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a position sheltered from strong wind, which tears its large leaves, and plant in deep soil rich in organic matter. Water freely and feed with a palm fertiliser. Old fronds drop on their own, so little grooming is needed. Salt-spray tolerance is low. It dislikes root disturbance, so plant out from the pot carefully and avoid moving it later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Palmpedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every plant is grown in our greenhouse in Almeirim, Portugal, and leaves us in a 15 L to 35 L pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palmpedia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67720283848878,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/7877\/2398\/files\/7143_Archontophoenix-cunninghamiana_01.jpg?v=1792614564","url":"https:\/\/shop.palmetum.com\/products\/archontophoenix-cunninghamiana","provider":"Palmpedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}