Phoenix canariensis
CANARY ISLAND DATE PALM
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
20m
Plant habit
 
12m

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Pruning: Remove spent leaves to their base as they form being careful not to damage the trunk & its pattern.

 
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Phoenix canariensis
CANARY ISLAND DATE PALM
Arecaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
20m
Plant habit
 
12m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: orange


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal, contemporary, formal, mediterranean & tropical designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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