Royal Palm
Roystonea regia
Also known as: Cuban Royal Palm, Florida Royal Palm
Universal B2B specifier choice for avenue plantings, formal estates, corporate campuses, and hotel landscapes. Direct supply at 5 ft to 14 ft trunk heights with verified pre-conditioned root balls and a 30-day establishment guarantee.
Pricing Guide (per palm)
| Size / Spec | Price (PHP) |
|---|---|
| 5 ft trunk | ₱13,000–₱15,000 |
| 7 ft trunk | ₱17,000–₱20,000 |
| 10 ft trunk | ₱24,000–₱28,000 |
| 12 ft trunk | ₱28,000–₱33,000 |
| 14 ft trunk | ₱32,000–₱38,000 |
Volume Discounts
- 10–25 palms:5%
- 26–50 palms:8-10%
- 51–100 palms:12-15%
- 100+ palms:Project-specific pricing
Pricing follows the ₱1,200/ft trunk formula. Trunk height (not total palm height) is the spec; crown adds 6-8 ft above the trunk. Delivery, crane installation, and the 30-day establishment service are quoted separately. Volume discounts apply at 10+ palms.
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The Royal Palm (Roystonea regia) is the universal specifier choice for formal Philippine landscape projects. Smooth gray-white trunk, prominent green crownshaft, and arching pinnate fronds together create a vertical element that complements both modern and traditional architecture. Royal Palms anchor the most distinctive corporate and resort landscapes across the Philippines: avenue plantings along subdivision entrances, paired specimens flanking executive driveways, and signature single specimens at hotel arrivals.
Common Applications
- Avenue and boulevard plantings. Paired rows along subdivision and resort entrances. Standard 4-6 m spacing for full canopy effect.
- Property entrance markers. Single or paired 10-12 ft specimens flanking gates create visual anchors.
- Hotel and resort arrivals. Lobby drop-off zones and signature view points. 12-14 ft specimens at premium tier.
- Corporate campus formal landscapes. Headquarter buildings, embassy compounds, government grounds where landscape signals authority.
- Executive residential driveways. Paired 7-10 ft specimens flanking the approach to premium homes.
- Country club landmarks. Clubhouse approaches, signature golf course holes, entrance-feature plantings.
- Pool and water-feature surrounds. Pool-safe with clean leaf drop. Plant 5+ m from pool edge for clearance.
Where You'll See It
- Ayala Land master-planned subdivisions across Luzon
- Megaworld township avenue plantings
- Punta Fuego and Hamilo Coast coastal estates
- Subic Bay Freeport business and resort districts
- Boracay, Coron, and Bohol resort entrances
- Embassy and government compound landscapes in Manila
- Country clubs across CALABARZON
Why Architects Choose It
- Architecturally clean form pairs with modern, contemporary, tropical-formal, and minimalist designs without competing with the architecture
- Grows true to type, allowing uniform avenue plantings of 50-200 palms with predictable form and trunk caliper
- High survival rate when transplanted with pre-conditioned root balls
- Salt-tolerant and pool-safe. Works in coastal and waterfront contexts
- Long-lived (50+ year specimens common). Multi-decade landscape investment
Project Types Best Suited
- Subdivision and master-planned community avenues
- Hotel and resort arrival landscapes
- Corporate campuses and HQ formal landscapes
- Embassy and government grounds
- Executive residential estates
- Country club landmark plantings
- Coastal resort properties
- Convention center and civic landscapes
Specifications
- Botanical name
- Roystonea regia
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Native range
- Cuba, southern Florida, Central America
- Sourced trunk height range
- 5 ft to 14 ft
- Mature trunk height (in habitat)
- 20-30 m
- Trunk diameter (mature)
- 60-80 cm
- Crown spread (mature)
- 5-7 m
- Growth rate
- Moderate (30-60 cm trunk per year established)
- Sun
- Full sun (essential)
- Water
- Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Pool safe
- Yes (plant 5+ m from pool edge)
- Salt tolerant
- Yes
- Climate range
- Lowland tropical Philippines, not for elevations above 1,000 m
Royal Palm (Roystonea regia) Supplier. B2B Procurement
The Royal Palm (Roystonea regia) is the universal specifier choice for formal Philippine landscape projects. Smooth gray-white trunk, prominent green crownshaft, and arching pinnate fronds together create a vertical element that complements both modern and traditional architecture without competing with it.
In the Philippines, Royal Palms anchor the most distinctive corporate and resort landscapes. Avenue plantings along subdivision entrances, paired specimens flanking executive driveways, formal grouped plantings at resort lobby arrivals, and signature single specimens at hotel approaches. The species reads as “premium” in landscape language without ornamental complexity.
Botanical Background
Roystonea regia belongs to the Arecaceae family and is native to Cuba, southern Florida, and parts of Central America.1 In its native range, mature specimens reach 20-30 m trunk height with a 60-80 cm trunk diameter and a 5-7 m crown spread. The defining features are the smooth columnar trunk (initially gray-green, becoming grayer with age), the prominent green crownshaft below the leafy crown, and the arching pinnate fronds.
In Philippine landscape supply, we cap sourced specimens at 14 ft trunk height. The practical ceiling for transport, root ball viability, and predictable commercial supply. Specimens above 14 ft are available on commission with extended timelines and oversized-load logistics, but they fall outside standard supply scheduling.
Trunk Height vs Total Palm Height
Royal Palm pricing is by trunk height (the smooth columnar portion, ground to crownshaft). The crown of fronds adds approximately 6-8 ft above the trunk. So a 5 ft trunk specimen presents at roughly 11-13 ft total visible height; 14 ft trunk reaches 20-22 ft total.
Trunk height is the procurement spec because it determines:
- Visual proportion in the landscape
- Crane and transport requirements
- Comparability across batch orders for avenue plantings
Planting & Establishment
Site Preparation
- Excavate hole 1.5 times root ball diameter, equal depth
- Score hole sides if heavy clay (prevents glazing)
- Confirm full sun and good drainage
Planting
- Lower palm with crane (12+ ft trunk) or by hand (5-7 ft)
- Set base of trunk at ground level
- Rotate to display fullest crown face toward primary view
- Backfill with native soil + 30% palm planting mix
First Year Care
- 3-point staking for 12+ ft trunk specimens for the first 12-18 months
- Deep weekly watering for 6-8 weeks during establishment
- Reduce to bi-weekly after establishment
For B2B and avenue-planting projects, we provide planting service end-to-end including crane installation.
Ongoing Maintenance
Royal Palm is genuinely low-maintenance once established:
- Pruning: trim only dead fronds; healthy fronds drop naturally with age
- Fertilizing: annual application of palm-specific formula
- Pest/Disease: generally healthy; occasional spear rot in waterlogged sites
- Inspection: annual arborist inspection recommended for premium specimens
Sources
Footnotes
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Plants of the World Online (POWO), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. “Roystonea regia (Kunth) O.F.Cook.” Accessed 2026. https://powo.science.kew.org/ ↩
Sourcing & Supply
Origin
Direct from established palm farms in Bulacan, Cavite, and Laguna where most Philippine landscape Royal Palm stock is grown. Trees are pre-conditioned for transplant: containerized or root-pruned 6-12 months before sale. We avoid unprepared field stock, which is the leading cause of Royal Palm transplant mortality.
Supplier Relationship
Long-term relationships with 5-7 specialist palm growers across Luzon. Specimen-grade selections (12-14 ft trunk) are sourced from older nursery stock with documented growing conditions. We coordinate selection visits for clients investing in 14 ft trunk-tier orders.
Quality Control
Each palm photo-documented for trunk caliper, crownshaft development, and root ball before delivery. Specimen-grade trees (12-14 ft) include pre-delivery video inspection on request. 30-day establishment guarantee covers nursery-side issues; replacement provided if a properly-installed palm fails within 30 days.
How to Order
- 1
Inquiry to Quote
Send us your specs and project size. We respond with a project-specific quote within 24 hours.
- 2
Site Visit / Spec Confirmation
For larger projects, we coordinate a site visit or spec call to confirm requirements.
- 3
Order Confirmation + Deposit
50% deposit confirms your order. Established institutional accounts may qualify for net terms.
- 4
Production / Sourcing & Delivery
We coordinate sourcing, production, and delivery. Final payment due on delivery.
- Response time
- We respond within 4 business hours.
- Payment terms
- 50/50 standard. Net terms available for established institutional accounts.
- Documentation
- Sales Invoice, Delivery Receipt, COA-compliant documentation on request.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Royal Palm priced?
Pricing follows a ₱1,200/ft trunk formula. Tree-only retail ranges from ₱13,000 for 5 ft trunk specimens to ₱38,000 for 14 ft trunk specimens (the practical sourcing ceiling). Volume discounts apply at 10+ palms (5%), 26-50 (8-10%), 51-100 (12-15%), and 100+ (project pricing). Delivery and crane installation quoted separately.
Why is the maximum sourced trunk height 14 feet?
14 ft is the practical sourcing and transport ceiling for Royal Palm in the Philippines. Larger field-grown specimens (15-20 ft trunk) are rare in commercial Philippine supply and require oversized-load permits, escorted transport, and crane equipment that escalate logistics costs. For projects requiring taller specimens, we can source on commission with extended timelines, but 14 ft is the standard ceiling for predictable supply.
How tall is the total palm at each trunk height?
The crown adds approximately 6-8 ft above the trunk. So a 5 ft trunk specimen is roughly 11-13 ft total height; 14 ft trunk reaches 20-22 ft total. Trunk height (not total height) is the procurement spec because it determines the visual proportion and the planting/transport requirements.
Do you offer volume discounts for avenue plantings?
Yes. Avenue and boulevard plantings typically order 50-200 palms and qualify for the 8-15% bulk tier. For projects above 100 palms we provide custom project-specific pricing including coordinated phased delivery, crane scheduling, and 30-day establishment guarantee on the full batch.
How are Royal Palms transported and installed?
Specimens up to 12 ft trunk move on flatbed trucks. Larger specimens (12-14 ft trunk) require crane truck delivery and crane placement on site. We coordinate full logistics including transport permits and the planting team. Site requirements: 4 m overhead clearance, firm ground for crane outriggers, clear approach path.
Are Royal Palms suitable for the Philippine climate?
Yes. Royal Palms thrive across most of the Philippines including Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, and coastal regions. They tolerate salt spray (suitable for beachfront properties), wind exposure, and full sun. Not suitable for high-elevation cool climates (Baguio, Sagada) where temperatures regularly drop below 15°C.
Where do you source your Royal Palm specimens?
Direct from 5-7 specialist palm farms in Bulacan, Cavite, and Laguna. Trees are pre-conditioned for transplant. Containerized or root-pruned 6-12 months before sale. To ensure root ball survival on relocation. We avoid unprepared field stock, the leading cause of Royal Palm transplant mortality.
Are Royal Palms suitable for poolside placement?
Yes. Royal Palms are pool-safe with clean leaf drop habit and salt tolerance. Plant 5+ meters from pool edge to accommodate the wide crown spread (mature crowns can reach 7 m). The smooth trunk and dramatic crownshaft create premium poolside aesthetics common in resort and high-end residential settings.
Can Royal Palms tolerate coastal conditions?
Yes. Royal Palms are highly salt-tolerant and perform well in beachfront and direct-coastal placements. We supply for Boracay, Coron, Punta Fuego, Hamilo Coast, and Subic Bay regularly. The species' Caribbean origin means it evolved with hurricane-force salt spray and brief flooding.
What's the typical lead time for an order?
Standard lead time is 1-3 weeks for orders up to 25 palms. Avenue plantings of 50+ palms with form-matching requirements typically need 4-6 weeks lead time. Specimen-grade 14 ft trunks require 4-8 weeks for selection, photographing, and reservation. Project-specific schedules confirmed at quote stage.
What does the 30-day establishment guarantee cover?
If a properly-installed palm (planted by us or per our written planting protocol) fails within 30 days due to nursery-side issues. Root ball damage, undisclosed disease, or transport stress. We provide a free replacement. Failures from improper post-planting care, salt-water flooding, or weather events are not covered. Standard for all B2B orders.
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