Date Palm will grow to be about 60 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 feet. It has a high canopy of foliage that sits well above the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. As it matures, the lower branches of this tree can be strategically removed to create a high enough canopy to support unobstructed human traffic underneath. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more. This is a dioecious species, meaning that individual plants are either male or female. Only the females will produce fruit, and a male variety of the same species is required nearby as a pollinator.
This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America.
Details
Botanical Name
Phoenix dactylifera
Common Name
Date Palm
Hardiness Zone
- 8
Appearance
Max Height
30 Feet
Max Spread
30 Feet
Plant Form
- Crown Canopy
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Yellow
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
In Mid Summer
Moisture
Average To Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun To Partial Shade
Maintenance
Medium
Deer Resistance
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