The palm Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (bangalow palm) bears showy and faded purple blossoms during mid-summer. The showy glossy foliage is faded green and greyish green in colour, bold in texture and evergreen. Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (bangalow palm) produces showy fruit. This plant has showy and smooth bark. A specimen plant, Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (bangalow palm) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Archontophoenix cunninghamiana tolerates drought and wet sites.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (bangalow palm) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (bangalow palm) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
