King Palm
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

Location: 41836 Paseo Padre Parkway
District: Mission San Jose
Native to: Australia
Tree type: palm
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Feather palm native to Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Commonly slender smooth trunk with radial leaf scars, green sheaf 3' to 5' tall and tight to the trunk ending in feather-like fronds to 10' long. Mature trees to 100' in native environment. Fronds detach from trunk without the need for pruning.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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