Royal Palm Root System: Compact, Deep, and Structure-Safe at 20 Feet

Root Characteristics

Royal palms (Roystonea regia) have deep, compact root systems—not wide-spreading. This anchors them in hurricanes.

Planting Distance

• 20 feet from structures is safe.
• Cities plant them within 10 feet of roads/houses.
• Only septic systems are at risk from deep roots.

Verification

Observe local plantings; royals thrive near buildings throughout South Florida.