This feathery palm has a single smooth greyish trunk with upright arching feather-like dark green divided fronds that form a dense rounded crown. The small yellowish flowers appear in a cluster and are followed by orange fruit that may self-sow. 

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Syagrus romanzoffianum is naturally found in South America growing in low regions from southern Brazil to Paraguay, Uruguay to northern Argentina and is one of the world’s fasters growing palm, up to 600mm (2ft) yearly. 

It is found in monsoonal forests or in swampy areas preferring a well to moderately drained organic rich, moist soil and grows in a open sunny position and is frost tender but drought tolerant.

The Queen Palm is used for is foliage and rapid growth. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or in group plantings along borders for a tropical effect. It is also grown around water features or swimming pools tolerating neglect. It is suitable for coastal regions or beach settings establishing in 2 to 3 years and is easily transplanted when large. It grows successfully in the drought stricken western suburbs of Sydney Australia, in heavy clay but generally it has been over-planted in many parts of the world. ID 421

Note:
The falling fruit can be very messy requiring constant maintenance.

Syagrus (sy-AG-rus) romanzoffianum (ro’man-zahf-fee-AHN-a)
"Syagrus” is a Greek wild boar; “romanzoffianum” commemorates Russian M.P. Romanzoff.

Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)	
(Palmae)
Palm Family