Archontophoenix tukeri
Archontophoenix tuckeri is native to Northern Australia, where it is mostly found in moist tropical areas, particularly in rainforest or along streams. A. tuckeri have found their way into cultivation all over the world. Occurs in rainforest, gallery forest, swampforest, mangrove ecotone and moist vine-thickets of Cape York Peninsula, Queensland from Mcllwraith Range [14° 00’S] to Cape York [10° 40’S], from sea-level to 500 m altitude.
Family: Arecaceae
Origin: Queensland, Australia
Conservation Status: Not assessed by the IUCN, but limited distribution may indicate conservation needs
Palm Data
At a Glance:
- Light Requirements: Sun to partial shade
- Water Requirements: Moderate-High
- Growth Rate: Mod-Fast
- Height in Cultivation: 40+
- Salt Tolerance: Low
- Cold Tolerance: 26°F
Special Features:
- Tall, solitary palm reaching over 40 ft, with a robust, ringed trunk
- Large, pinnate fronds with a dense, lush crown, ideal for tropical landscaping
- Produces abundant red fruits, attracting birds and wildlife
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