Palms   Roystonea regia

Synonymy: R. elata Common Names: Cuban Royal Palm Distribution & Habitat: Rainforest of Cuba and Honduras. Description: Large attractive palm to about 20m, with a very solid trunk. Slightly plumose leaves. General: This is quite a popular palm, and often grown in suburban gardens. Due to their size, however, this isn't recommended, since once the palm gains size, the falling leaves can be a hazard, both to the gardener, and any unfortunate plants which happen to be underneath it. And once they attain a reasonable size, they are very difficult (and expensive), to remove. Recommended however, for parks and driveways, etc, wherever a large stately looking palm is required. Culture: Requires well drained soil, in a full sun position. Fast grower.	Figure 1. A footpath planting of R. regia .
Figure 2. R. regia in a group planting.	Figure 3. An older plant of R. regia .

Contributed by:	Gaston Torres Vera (Figure 1&3)
	Stan Walkley (Figure 2)

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