Walsh River Palm

The Walsh River Palm (*Archontophoenix maxima*) is an accepted species of palm in the family Arecaceae, native to northeastern Queensland’s Atherton Tableland. Kew classifies it as a tree of the wet tropical biome. ## Form and growing conditions The Royal Horticultural Society describes *Archontophoenix* palms generally as evergreen, single-stemmed plants with large pinnate leaves. Its profile for a related species recommends sheltered partial shade and fertile, moist but well-drained soil. These are genus-level starting points; local conditions and the individual species may vary. The warm, wet tropical origin is a useful guide when choosing a climate and planning regular moisture. ## Maintenance Choose a site with room for a tree-sized palm and its spreading crown. Keep the root zone from drying during establishment, while maintaining drainage. Confirm local cold exposure before planting outdoors year-round. [Kew Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979671-1/general-information) · [RHS genus profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/1477/archontophoenix-cunninghamiana/details)