Botanical Name: Phoenix canariensis
Common Name: Canary Island date palm Type of Plant: monocot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, single-trunked feather-palm; is not self-cleaning develops a massive trunk (for palms), 2-5' diameter; fronds strongly arch and spread outwards to develop a 15-20' canopy Height 20-50' Spread nearly equal Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil prefers sandy soils but tolerates most Hardiness hardy (zones 9, 12-24); prefers heat and full-sun locations Morphology: Leaves a very large feather-shaped frond, 15-20' long, with 12-18" long pinnae which are light green, stiff, and reduced to spines Flowers dioecious: small, yellowish, in large panicles, borne among the leaves; mostly in late spring-summer Fruit a fleshy drupe: oval, yellowish, 1/2-3/4" long Propagation: seed Usage: a large-scale accent tree (form, foliage) for big landscapes, avenues, hillsides; not suitable for small residential landscapes Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred; the plant becomes drought-tolerant as it matures Fertilizing little needed after established Pruning remove older leaves and dead flower-fruit stalks Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Canary Islands Family: Arecaceae Notes: |
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