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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. 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
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
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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