Botanical Name: Syagrus romanzoffiana
Cocos Queen Palm is an elegant evergreen palm known for its long, arching fronds and graceful tropical appearance. Its lush green canopy brings instant height and a relaxed resort-style feel to outdoor spaces, making it a popular feature in tropical-inspired and contemporary landscapes.
Key Features
• Fast-growing
• Long, arching fronds create a soft, tropical canopy
• Excellent as a feature palm or planted in groups for greater visual impact
• Ideal for creating tropical, resort-style and poolside landscapes
• Hardy and relatively low maintenance once established
Pet-friendly: Yes. However, pets should be discouraged from chewing or consuming large amounts of plant material, which can cause digestive upset.
Size Available
• Height: 1.5-1.7m tall
• Pot Size: 200mm
• Mature Size: 5-10m tall with a canopy spread of around 3–6m
Care Guide
1. Light: Grows best in full sun for strong, healthy growth and a full canopy. Aim for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Young palms can tolerate some part shade but will generally perform best with increasing sunlight as they mature.
2. Water: Water deeply 2–3 times per week during the first few months after planting, adjusting according to rainfall, temperature and soil moisture. Once established, water deeply around once a week during extended hot and dry periods. Consistent moisture during the warmer months will encourage faster, healthier growth, but avoid constantly waterlogged conditions.
3. Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter but can adapt to a range of soil types. Improve poor soil with compost before planting and ensure excess water can drain freely. Apply mulch around the root zone to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature, keeping mulch away from direct contact with the trunk.
4. Fertiliser: Apply a slow-release fertiliser formulated for palms in spring and again during the warmer growing season, following the manufacturer’s recommended application rates. A palm-specific fertiliser containing essential trace elements can help maintain healthy green foliage and prevent nutrient deficiencies. Water thoroughly after fertilising.
5. Pruning: Remove only fully dead, brown or damaged fronds as needed. Avoid removing healthy green fronds, as they provide nutrients to the palm and support healthy growth. Never cut or damage the central growing point. As the palm matures, professional assistance may be required to safely remove high fronds.
