Mt. Lewis King Palm

Mt. Lewis King Palm (*Archontophoenix purpurea*) is an accepted tree species in the palm family Arecaceae, native to northeastern Queensland. Kew places it in 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 guidance and may vary for this species and with climate. A warm site with reliable moisture is consistent with the wet tropical origin Kew records. ## Maintenance Allow room for a tree-sized palm and its crown. Keep the root zone from drying during establishment while ensuring drainage, and check 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:979673-1/general-information) · [RHS genus profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/1477/archontophoenix-cunninghamiana/details)