The Florida Royal palm is a very popular landscape plant in South America, Florida, the Caribbean and California. It is a tall, feather-like, distinctive palm tree. It is a very fast growing tree, grows about 1 foot per year. The scientific name is Roystonea Elata.
It is called the Florida Royal palm because it is one of few palms native to Florida. It likes full sun, lots of heat and high moisture.The Florida Royal palm is sensitive to Royal palm bug, giant weevil and scales.
