Phoenix loureiroi var. pedunculata

Also Known As

Phoenix loureiroi var. humilis
Loureiro's Date Palm

Plant type

tree, palm / cycad

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

9a-11

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Phoenix loureiroi var. pedunculata plant details

Phoenix loureiroi var. pedunculata is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phoenix loureiroi var. pedunculata

Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phoenix loureiroi var. pedunculata

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cold hardy palm good to Zone 8. A small solitary trunked palm. The leaves are only 6 feet long and densely set leaflets make this an attractive and hardy palm. To see a photo of a mature Phoenix loureiroi var. humilis go to http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Phoenix/loureirii.html

By: Tejas Tropicals

Dwarf date palm, also known as mountain date palm, with blueish fronds and a habit of forming clusters. Forms an 8-10' tall trunk with age. Considered quite cold tolerant though not thoroughly tested. Sun to part shade in average soil. Drought tolerant once established but needs water in containers. Expected frost hardy into the lower 20s °F, bottom of USDA zone 9. Where temperatures drop lower, best in pots that can be wintered protected in freezing weather.