The alexander has a “head” that’s a more moderate-size scale than some larger palms, allowing it to be planted in fairly narrow spaces. It’s sometimes called “Solitaire Palm” because it’s solitary in nature (meaning it only grows one trunk). But this pretty palm shows off to best advantage with multiple trunk specimens for bigger landscaping impact. Occasionally confused with the alexandra palm (Archontophoenix alexandrae) – a relative of the piccabeen palm – the alexander is a more commonly used landscape palm. Self-cleaning palms like the alexander are highly prized for ease of care since aged fronds fall off by themselves. The fruit produced by a mature palm is a good food source for birds.

20 to 25 feet