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Phoenix dactylifera (Date palm)
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2 hours care
per year
per year
24m
Max height
Max height
14m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Phoenix dactylifera
Other names
Date palm
Genus
Phoenix 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
Habit
Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree, Upright
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove spent foliage if desired.
Propagation
Sow seed at not less than 25ºC.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Phoenix dactylifera (Date palm) will reach a height of 24m and a spread of 14m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Containers, Greenhouse, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full or filtered sunlight. Dislikes winter wet.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Phoenix dactylifera
Other names
Date palm
Genus
Phoenix 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).
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree, Upright
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
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.
Propagation
Sow seed at not less than 25ºC.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Phoenix dactylifera (Date palm) will reach a height of 24m and a spread of 14m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Containers, Greenhouse, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full or filtered sunlight. Dislikes winter wet.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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