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    Phoenix theophrasti

    Also Known As

    • Phoenix theophrastii
    • Cretan Date Palm

    Plant type

    tree, palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 50'
    • W: 20'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Phoenix theophrasti plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phoenix theophrasti

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phoenix theophrasti

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A cold hardy palm good to Zone 8. A elustering date palm similar to dactylifera only with a leaf that is stiffer and even more prickly.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Phoenix theophrasti plant

    How to Grow Phoenix theophrasti

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • 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 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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