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Phoenix dactylifera

Date Palm, Arabian Desert Date Palm

Plant photo of: Phoenix dactylifera
Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany /Smith

 

Description

This tree, the source of edible dates, will grow up to 80' tall and has greyish-green leaves on a slender trunk. It does well in desert landscapes. This palm is often used in formal groupings around large buildings.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Palm

Height Range

40-60'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

Winter

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Roadside, Street Tree

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.