Brandon39.5 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxpalms Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 (edited) 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Los Altos Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 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. 2 Jim in Los Altos, CA SF Bay Area 37.34N- 122.13W- 190' above sea level zone 10a/9b sunset zone 16 300+ palms, 90+ species in the ground Las Palmas Design Facebook Page Las Palmas Design & Associates Elegant Homes and Gardens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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