Floribunda palms and exotics (http://www.floribundapalms.com/) has Roystonea oleracea, the bigger, faster cousin of the cuban royal. Their minimum order is $100 though. You could make an account at palmtalk (http://www.palmtalk.org/) and post in the 'palms wanted' section. There are probably a number of growers who will be willing to help you out. I can get you seeds if you really want some. They take anywhere from 2-8 weeks to germinate. The growth is slow for the first year or 2, then it picks up considerably after that.

I just took a glance at eBay and they are currently available in 1 gallon ($38.00) and 98.00 for 5 gallon (shipping included for both). Probably could locate them through other Florida mail-order nurseries but it'll take a little research. They seem to grow rather slowly as juveniles, supposedly faster as they mature. Assuming you intend you overwinter these indoors as they will not be winter hardy in VB. They are moderately easy to overwinter. Biggest problem is that they can be somewhat prone to mealy bugs that seem to hide under older leaf sheaths. Good luck!

Oh yeah, do your search for its genus name, Roystonea.

Yea i saw thoes few thanks for the help. yes i have many zone 10-11 palms which i overwinter inside, and of course this would be 1 also. I have always liked they royal palm just havent been able to get my hands on it yet! and yes thats why i would like a larger one due to the slower growing when its little... Thanks again for all the help i appreciate it! -Justin in Vb

Royals are slow the first couple of years but then its like they turn into a monster. Mine went from a five gallon to ten feet tall. Here is a picture of one (bad photo sorry)when it was in five gallon

Royals are beautiful palms, but it looks like they cant really stay in pots past there early adult lives. Every once in a while I look for a nice sized one, but I havent found one yet (especially one with a good price).