Royal Palms in Single, Double and Triple Trunks, Delivered and Planted
Tall, smooth-trunked and instantly recognizable from McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers, the royal palm does well here as a statement tree for big, open yards. It grows at a moderate pace to 50 to 80 ft, drops heavy fronds and wants room, sun and regular water. We deliver and plant single, double and triple royals, from 7 gallon palms to field-grown trees around 30 ft overall.
- Light:
- Full sun; tolerates part shade when young
- Water:
- Regular; handles wet or dry soil and is drought tolerant once established
- Salt:
- Moderate; handles salt spray, not salty soil
Royal Palm sizes we deliver and plant
Every size below is planted by our crew, set at the right depth and watered in. Send the size and how many, and we text back a planted price, usually within the hour during the day.
| Variety or form | Sizes | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Palm | 7 Gallon, Field Grown 12'-14', 15'-18', 20', Field Grown 28'-32' Overall | A single-trunk royal in sizes from a 7 gallon palm up to field-grown trees around 28 to 32 ft overall. |
| Royal Palm (double) | Field Grown 16'-20' | Two trunks planted together, field grown at 16 to 20 ft, for a fuller, clustered look on a larger lot. |
| Royal Palm (triple) | Field Grown 16'-22' | Three trunks in one planting, field grown at 16 to 22 ft, the fullest look and the one that needs the most room. |
Royal Palm in SW Florida, at a glance
- Mature size here
- 50 to 80 ft tall with a crown 20 to 25 ft wide
- Light
- Full sun; tolerates part shade when young
- Water
- Regular; handles wet or dry soil and is drought tolerant once established
- Salt tolerance
- Moderate; handles salt spray, not salty soil
- Cold tolerance
- Survives to about 28°F; fronds scorch in a frost, so cover small palms inland
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Spacing
- 20 to 25 ft apart in a row, and at least 15 to 20 ft from buildings, pools and power lines
- Florida native
- Yes, native to far South Florida (Collier County)
- Botanical name
- Roystonea regia
Where Royal Palm works in a SW Florida yard
Royal palms are for big spaces: a pair flanking an entry, a line along a long drive, or one tree anchoring a wide lawn. Doubles and triples give a clustered look with several trunks at different heights, a better fit than a single trunk for a lot corner.
Keep all of them well off roofs, lanais and pool cages, because the fronds are heavy and drop whole. Low beds of coontie, liriope or ixora around the base keep it tidy.
- Entry and driveway rows
- Large-lawn specimens
- Pairs flanking gates
- Formal avenues
- Open waterfront yards
How our crew plants it
Excavate about twice the width of the root ball and set the ball so its top is level with the surrounding soil. Small palms go in by hand, while field-grown trees come with a heavy root ball and need machinery to lift and set. Backfill with native soil, soak the ball, and brace the trunk with padded 2x4s for several months.
Royals like moisture, so keep the ball wet at first; Lee and Collier restrictions make room for extra watering on new plantings.
Care after planting
- Feed three to four times a year with a palm fertilizer such as 8-2-12 with magnesium and micronutrients, since royals are prone to potassium, manganese and boron shortages.
- From June 1 to September 30 the ban means micronutrient-only products, with no nitrogen or phosphorus.
- Water regularly in the dry season; royals handle wet or dry soil but grow best with steady moisture.
- Let the palm shed its own fronds, and cut only fully brown ones that hang on, using a clean saw.
- Keep mowers and string trimmers away from the trunk, since wounds are an entry point for trunk rot.
What to watch for
- Frizzled, yellowing or stunted new fronds point to a potassium, manganese or boron shortage, or to royal palm bug damage, so confirm the cause before treating.
- Ganoderma butt rot has no cure, and shelf-like conks at the base mean the palm is failing.
- A single frond can weigh 50 pounds or more and fall without warning, so keep seating, cars and walkways out from under the crown.
Royal Palm questions we hear
How far should a royal palm be from the house?+
At least 15 to 20 ft from the house, lanai, pool cage and driveway, and well away from power lines. The crown spreads 20 to 25 ft, and each frond is long, heavy and drops whole. Doubles and triples need even more room because their crowns overlap and spread wider.
How fast do royal palms grow in Florida?+
At a moderate pace. Growth is fastest in the rainy season with full sun, regular water and palm fertilizer, and cold, dry soil or nutrient deficiencies slow it. Buying a larger field-grown tree skips the first years and gives you height now.
Are royal palms salt tolerant?+
Moderately. They handle some salt spray but not salty soil or standing salt water around the roots. They do fine on most canal and inland lots, but on an exposed waterfront expect some frond-tip burn in salty wind.
Do royal palms survive hurricanes?+
Usually, yes. After Hurricane Ian most royal palms in Lee County were stripped of fronds but looked healthy within a year. In the worst-hit areas some lost their crowns and did not recover. Correct planting depth and bracing while the roots grow help them stand.
What is the difference between a single, double and triple royal palm?+
A single has one trunk. A double has two and a triple has three, planted together so the crowns form a fuller cluster at different heights. They need more room than a single and are heavier to move, but they give a layered look that one trunk cannot.
How much does it cost to plant a royal palm?+
Price depends on the trunk count, the height and where the palm has to be set on your lot. Text us the address and what you have in mind. We text back a planted price, usually within the hour during the day, and half down holds the palm and a delivery day.
Updated October 2026
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