Phoenix canariensis

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Canary Island Date Palm

 
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Information by:         Photographer: Normans/Jacobs/Sortomme

 

Description

The Phoenix canariensis is a large-growing, wide-spreading palm with a crown of many long arching fronds. It needs ample room for proper growth.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Palm

 

Height Range

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

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park

 

Special Uses

Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.