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Phoenix canariensis

Canary Island Date Palm

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Normans/Jacobs/Sortomme

 

Description

The Phoenix canariensis is a large, wide-spreading palm with a crown of many long arching fronds. It needs ample room for proper growth. This plant can be invasive in some areas, so use caution.

 

Plant Type

Palm

Height Range

6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape, Tropical

Accenting Features

Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.