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Phoenix sylvestris

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Phoenix sylvestris Silver Date Palm, Indian Date, Sugar Date Palm, Wild Date Palm,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Upright

Description:
Elegant palm with a solitary upright trunk, bearing a crown of pinnate leaves growing to 1m. Cream-colored fragrant flowers are found on trees in Spring. These may be followed by small red or orange fruits that turn purple when ripe. Fruit can be used to make jelly. Grows approx. 4-15m tall x 4-15m wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Sandy, Well Drained