Botanical Name: Phoenix reclinata
Common Name: Senegal Date Palm Type of Plant: monocot: treelike Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, clumping feather palm, with a few to several slender (9-18") trunks; topped with a crown of stiff arching-spreading fronds; the plant is not self-cleaning Height 20-30' Spread equal or more Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors thrives in full or partial sun Soil prefers loamy soils; avoid sites with clay and bad drainage Hardiness some frost (zones 21-24); prefers mild coastal climate Morphology: Leaves feather-type fronds, 10-15'long, stiffly arching, bright green; the basal pinnae are rigid and modified as stiff spikes at base of frond Flowers dioecious; small, yellowish, on drooping panicles; variable blooming period - usually in our summer months Fruit a leathery drupe; 1/2-3/4" long, oval, red-brown when ripe Propagation: by seed Usage: a dramatic large-scale accent palm, commonly used for its clumping form and silhouette; excellent for tropical theme landscapes; best if used with Spanish-Mediterranean or modern architecture; use with water-features Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred; in mild coastal climate areas the plant is fairly drought-tolerant; requires heavier watering at inland sites Fertilizing as needed, 1-2 times a year; check for chlorosis Pruning remove old dead fronds; thin out clump as needed for shape Pests/Diseases relatively free; may get crown rot at poorly drained sites Special Conditions/Other a high-maintenance palm if thinned for best appearance Origin: tropical regions of western Africa Family: Arecaceae Notes: |
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