Which Archontophoenix variety is the best for Mallorca? (mediterranean climate)

[Brandon39.5]

I want to get an archontophoenix, but I don't know which variety works the best in my climate, someone with experience of archontophoenix in my climate?

[Foxpalms]

You should be able to plant any of the archontophoenix varieties. The one I would suggest not planting unless you have canopy is Illawarra, they seem to be very sensitive to the sun. I think the most commonly grown one in Mallorca is Archontophoenix Alexandrae. Myolensis and purpurea are the nicest looking in my opinion.

Edited February 16 by Foxpalms

[Jim in Los Altos]

8 hours ago, Foxpalms said:

You should be able to plant any of the archontophoenix varieties. The one I would suggest not planting unless you have canopy is Illawarra, they seem to be very sensitive to the sun. I think the most commonly grown one in Mallorca is Archontophoenix Alexandrae. Myolensis and purpurea are the nicest looking in my opinion.

Interesting. I have many ‘Illawara’ in full sun without any burning but my three purpurea burn badly with any heat and sun combination. I WILL  say that my mostly shade grown ‘Illawara’ grow faster and are always deeper green than the ones in full sun here in California. My big A. alexandrae has burned a bit during exceptional heat waves. All are very well irrigated.