Queen Palm – Syagrus romanzoffiana

This widely cultivated palm is native to South America and is the most southerly growing palm on that continent. It is tall, with a solid, single trunk and a large head of long, feathery leaves. Suiting mild temperate to tropical climates, it prefers an open, sunny situation and tolerates some frost. It has very large bunches of yellow fruit and the flesh and seeds are edible.

Common names: Queen palm, Chiriva, Jeriba, Pindo