Syagrus romanzoffiana Santa Catarina - Queen palm

Very widely distributed throughout Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, the Queen palm is a tall (to 15m), slender palm, with a grey trunk, and slightly plumose leaves. When mature it is self cleaning with dead leaves falling to leave a clean trunk.
The most hardy forms come from the mountains of South Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. We import this palm from the mountainous area of Santa Catarina where it is well known for its hardiness, and willingness to grow at lower temperatures.
Whether it ever becomes a palm suitable for the North European climate is open to doubt , but it remains a popular choice for collectors trying to evoke a tropical effect in their gardens.