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    • Photo of Phoenix sylvestris form by Tejas Tropicals

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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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    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 canariensis

    aka Canary Island Date Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 65'

    Width: 30'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Phoenix canariensis foliage, form by MPF
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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 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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