How much sun does Cuban royal palm need?

Cuban royal palm grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Cuban royal palm bloom?

Cuban royal palm blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Cuban royal palm native?

Cuban royal palm (Roystonea regia) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Cuban royal palm attract?

Cuban royal palm draws native bees, flies, and beetles.

Cuban royal palm

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Roystonea regia

Last reviewed: October 2026

Cuban royal palm (Roystonea regia) is a perennial tree native to FL. It blooms in April, May, and June. The flowers draw native bees, flies, and beetles.

Toxicity unknown

Cuban royal palm (Roystonea regia) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

480"–720" H × 180"–240" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

Pollinators

native bees, flies, beetles

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A tall, stately palm with a smooth, pale gray trunk that bulges slightly and a crown of large, arching fronds. It grows in tropical hammocks, becoming a dominant, iconic feature of the landscape.

Growing Cuban royal palm

Grow Cuban royal palm in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 480 to 720 inches tall and spread 180 to 240 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Its flowers attract native bees, flies, and beetles, and the fruit clusters are an important food source for birds.

Common questions

How much sun does Cuban royal palm need?: Cuban royal palm grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Cuban royal palm bloom?: Cuban royal palm blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Cuban royal palm native?: Cuban royal palm (Roystonea regia) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Cuban royal palm attract?: Cuban royal palm draws native bees, flies, and beetles.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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