Phoenix Canariensis (Canary Island Date Palm)
Introduction
This large stately palm often reaches a size too massive for most residential landscapes but, fortunately, it is very slow-growing and will take considerable time to reach its 50 to 60 foot height. The Canary Island Date palm looks most impressive with its single, upright, thick trunk topped with a crown of 8 to 15 foot long, stiff leaves with extremely sharp spines at their bases. The stalks of inconspicuous flowers make way for clusters of one inch diameter, Orange– Yellow, Date– Like, Ornamental Fruits which ripen in early summer. The Trunk can reach a diameter of four feet and is covered with an attractive diamond– shaped pattern from old leaves dropping off.
Growing It
- Light Requirement: Tree grows well in the sun
- Soil tolerance: Clay; Loam; Sand; Acidic; Alkaline; Well– drained
- Aerosol Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Owning it!
Interested in purchasing these? You can bring them home at an affordable price of $12 - $15, depending on the species. Just ask the staff around today about it!
