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    Phoenix canariensis

    Also Known As

    • Canary Island Date Palm

    Plant type

    tree, palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 65'
    • W: 30'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Phoenix canariensis plant details

    Phoenix canariensis is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. In spring orange flowers emerge followed by orange and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phoenix canariensis

    Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
    Plant family: arecaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 30 FT wide, 65 FT tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phoenix canariensis

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Eventually a stately tree with 12-15' leaves on a massive trunk, this palm is so slow that it can be happily grown for years as a container plant with its gracefully arching fronds. S/M/GDr (hardy to 20° F.)

    By: Forestfarm

    Perfect for a protected patio in the Northwest, this is the familiar palm of Market Street in San Francisco. Large, bold fronds up to 10' long. Containerize for best results as one in five Portland winters will take it out. Even water and food.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Phoenix canariensis plant

    How to Grow Phoenix canariensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Fruit

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Phoenix dactylifera

    aka Phoenix iberica, Date Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 20'-40'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Phoenix dactylifera foliage, form by Mark and Gaz
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    Phoenix roebelenii

    aka Miniature Date Palm, Pygmy Date Palm

    Plant Type

    Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Phoenix roebelenii by Karl Gercens III
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    Phoenix loureiroi var. pedunculata

    aka Phoenix loureiroi var. humilis, Loureiro's Date Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Phoenix loureiroi var. pedunculata form by Tejas Tropicals
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    Phoenix sylvestris

    aka Silver Date Palm, Sugar Date Palm, Wild Date Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 12'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Phoenix sylvestris form by Tejas Tropicals
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    Phoenix theophrasti

    aka Phoenix theophrastii, Cretan Date Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 50'

    Width: 20'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Phoenix theophrasti flower by Wouter Hagens
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