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Archontophoenix alexandrae “Alba”

Jonathan Haycock

By Jonathan Haycock
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To my knowledge, the only Worldwide example of Archontophoenix alexandrae “Alba” came from a batch of regular Alex seed germinated in SE Queensland a number of years ago. Subsequent seedlings were distributed amongst a few lucky Aussie growers and are now maturing. Seed from these first generation palms appears 100% true to the “Alba” form. 

Not only do they have a yellow crownshaft, but some also produce pink/red new leaves. 

Gorgeous palms. Look incredible planted together with Archontophoenix pupurea.

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These have been one of my favourite since I saw them years ago Jonathan. I had a seedling from P4B but unfortunately while I moved house it was out of my care and fell over in its pot undetected and was shrivelled when I found it. Good to see that second generation getting mature. Would love to try these again. 

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Patterson Lakes, bayside Melbourne, Australia

Rarely Frost

2005 Minimum: 2.6C,  Maximum: 44C

2005 Average: 17.2C, warmest on record.

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2 minutes ago, tim_brissy_13 said:

These have been one of my favourite since I saw them years ago Jonathan. I had a seedling from P4B but unfortunately while I moved house it was out of my care and fell over in its pot undetected and was shrivelled when I found it. Good to see that second generation getting mature. Would love to try these again. 

It’s the 1st generation now maturing Tim. Ben has plenty 2nd generation in the works so I’m sure you’ll get another chance with this one.

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Beautiful variant of one of my favorite palms . My Alexandrea is doing quite well in zone 10a , inland SoCal garden. I wonder if the variant is as hardy. Harry

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This is the first time I've come across this hybrid. Very interesting, thanks for sharing! 

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5 hours ago, Harry’s Palms said:

Beautiful variant of one of my favorite palms . My Alexandrea is doing quite well in zone 10a , inland SoCal garden. I wonder if the variant is as hardy. Harry

Not sure what temperatures it’s experienced Harry, but Tim had one down in Melbourne for a while so might be best placed to comment. I would guess it’s not as cold hardy as with most “Alba” variants.

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3 hours ago, BayAndroid said:

This is the first time I've come across this hybrid. Very interesting, thanks for sharing! 

I don’t think it’s a hybrid Will, rather a genetic mutation disrupting the palms production of chlorophyll.

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38 minutes ago, Jonathan Haycock said:

Not sure what temperatures it’s experienced Harry, but Tim had one down in Melbourne for a while so might be best placed to comment. I would guess it’s not as cold hardy as with most “Alba” variants.

It definitely got through a couple of Melbourne winters without a problem but I never planted it out fully exposed to the elements. Regular A alexandrae are known to go well even down in Hobart so I’m not sure my winters would ever really test them. I’d assume they would be less hardy to hot sun especially in dry climates but again I don’t think I really tested mine from memory I kept it in the shade. 

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2005 Minimum: 2.6C,  Maximum: 44C

2005 Average: 17.2C, warmest on record.

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