Prefers tropical and subtropical climates. Thrives in lowland areas and can tolerate a range of altitudes.
Royal Palm
Roystonea elata, commonly known as royal palm, Florida royal palm, or cabbage palm, is a tall and majestic palm tree. It is native to Southeast North America and is known for its fruit, which is used as feed for livestock, as well as its edible heart. The heart-of-palm vegetable crop is often obtained from thinnings of this palm tree.
Roystonea elata
Cuba
Other Information: - The royal palm (Roystonea elata) is a tall, elegant palm tree native to Florida. It is also known as the Florida royal palm and cabbage palm. - Apart from its aesthetic appeal, the royal palm has various practical uses. In Southeast North America, the fruit of the tree is often used as feed for livestock. The heart of the palm is edible and considered a delicacy in some cuisines. It is harvested from thinning the tree. - The royal palm belongs to the group of plants categorized as "Other utility."
Grouping: Other utility SE North America: fruit for livestock; edible heart; heart - of - palm vegetable crop often taken from thinnings. - Well-drained soil - Sandy soil - Loamy soil
SE North America: fruit for livestock; edible heart; heart - of - palm vegetable crop often taken from thinnings.