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    Phoenix sylvestris

    Also Known As

    • Silver Date Palm
    • Sugar Date Palm
    • Wild Date Palm

    Plant type

    tree, palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 30'-50'
    • W: 12'-20'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Phoenix sylvestris plant details

    Phoenix sylvestris is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phoenix sylvestris

    Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
    Plant family: arecaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phoenix sylvestris

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A cold hardy palm good to Zone 8b-11. A single trunked phoenix to 50'. It is similar to canariensis but not as massive. It's faster growing with a large leaf crown. Petioles are tinged in orange.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Phoenix sylvestris plant

    How to Grow Phoenix sylvestris

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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