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Originally Posted by Ozzello
What extension agent? Lake and Sumter do not say the Queen palm won't live here. Every publication I have ever seen (based on science and not personal opinion) says Queens are fine in zone 9A.
Kind of realizing you have a personal vendetta against these palms, and I could show you facts from now till kingdom come Kitty, and it wouldn't matter... happy trails girl, this is a waste of my time.
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Here is author and text of the UF publication I cited elsewhere not recommending queens here. Sumter is zone 9a.
People can plant them anyway, and many continue to do so.
Syagrus romanzoffiana: Queen Palm1
Timothy K. Broschat2
The queen palm is a popular feather-leaved palm with graceful arching leaves (Fig. 1). It is one of the hardiest of the tropical-looking palms, being suitable for planting in USDA plant hardiness zone 9B (>25°F). Queen palms are considered to be moderately tolerant of salt spray. They can reach heights up to 50 ft with a spread of 20–25 ft.