Botanical Name: Common Names:
Phoenix canariensis Canary Island Date Palm,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Open Canopy
Description:
Very hardy, large palm tree with a single trunk, occasionally clustered, bearing a crown of pinnate leaves growing 4-6m in length . Cream-colored flowers are found on separate trees in Spring. These may be followed by small reddish fruits that turn black when ripe. Grows approx. 10-20m tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained