Phoenix dactylifera

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Desert Date Palm

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Steve Mullany /Smith

 

Description

This tree, the source of edible dates, will grow 60'- 80' tall and has greyish-green leaves on a slender trunk. It does well in desert and ocean gardens and those in between. This palm is often used in formal groupings around large buildings. Yellow fruit appear in winter, attracting wildlife and creating litter. Only female plants, if pollinated, will produce fruit. Flowers are insignificant.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Palm

 

Height Range

60-100'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

Winter

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Messy

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Park, Roadside

 

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

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

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