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Phoenix dactylifera (Date palm)

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Skill rating Advanced
skill rating
Ultimate spread 14m
max. spread
Ultimate height 24m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 2 hours care
per year

Botanical name: Phoenix dactylifera

Other names: Date palm


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Genus: Phoenix

Species: P. dactylifera - P. dactylifera is a tall, mediterranean palm with long grey-green feathery leaves, small, white fragrant flowers and edible, sweet fruit (only the females produce the large bunches of fruit).

Phoenix dactylifera is: Evergreen

Flower: White in Summer

Foliage: Green in All seasons

Fruit: Dark-orange in Autumn

Habit: Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree, Upright

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Specific pests: Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning: No pruning required. Remove spent foliage if desired.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation: Sow seed at not less than 25ÂșC. . REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Phoenix dactylifera (Date palm) will reach a height of 24m and a spread of 14m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Containers, Greenhouse, Sub-Tropical

Cultivation: Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full or filtered sunlight. Dislikes winter wet.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Loamy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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