Photo by Mark and Gaz
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Phoenix dactylifera
Also Known As
- Phoenix iberica
- Date Palm
Plant type
tree, palm / cycad
size
- H: 20'-40'
- W: 20'-30'
planting zones
- 8b-11
Phoenix dactylifera plant details
Phoenix dactylifera is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Phoenix dactylifera
- Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
- Plant family: arecaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
GROWING CONDITIONS for Phoenix dactylifera
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Phoenix dactylifera
By: Mark and Gaz
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Phoenix dactylifera plant
How to Grow Phoenix dactylifera
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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Plant Type
Tree, Palm / Cycad
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 65'
Width: 30'
- sun - bright shade
- regular
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
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
aka Phoenix theophrastii, Cretan Date Palm
Plant Type
Tree, Palm / Cycad
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 50'
Width: 20'
- sun
- regular
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